Risk scores are statistical indicators based on prescribing patterns compared to specialty peers. They are NOT allegations of fraud, misconduct, or improper care. Many legitimate medical reasons can explain outlier prescribing.
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281
Total Claims
$2,175
Drug Cost
78
Beneficiaries
$28
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 8/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 17,619 Orthopedic Surgery providers
+30%
Opioid rate vs peers
40.2% vs 31.0% avg
🔎 Data Overview
Prescribes only 8 unique drugs, which is unusually low. Most providers prescribe 30+ different medications. Narrow prescribing patterns deserve context about the provider's practice scope.
Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.
Opioid Prescribing
40.2%
Opioid Rate
113
Opioid Claims
$1,011
Opioid Cost
—
Long-Acting Rate
This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 40.2% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 0 claims · $0
Generic: 281 claims · $2,175
Top Prescribed Drugs
| Drug (Generic) | Claims | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 58 | $536 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 41 | $430 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 56 | $303 |
| Ondansetron | 20 | $279 |
| Celecoxib | 17 | $132 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 13 | $40 |
| Meloxicam | 11 | $32 |
| Prednisone | 12 | $18 |
Prescribing Profile
8
Unique Drugs
8.0
Anomaly Score
Patient Profile
72
Avg Age
62%
Female
1.32
Avg Risk Score
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Data from CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023. Risk scores are statistical indicators, not allegations.Methodology · About