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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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Brian ZafonteM.D., PH.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Mount Pleasant, WI 53405

NPI: 1003112947

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

Very low drug diversity

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101

Total Claims

$752

Drug Cost

68

Beneficiaries

$11

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 6/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Low drug diversity+6

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Peer Comparison vs. 17,619 Orthopedic Surgery providers

-11%

Opioid rate vs peers

27.7% vs 31.0% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Prescribes only 4 unique drugs with a 27.7% opioid rate. Very low drug diversity combined with high opioid prescribing is a classic statistical marker of potential pill mill operations. However, some legitimate practices (e.g., addiction treatment with buprenorphine) can show similar patterns.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

27.7%

Opioid Rate

28

Opioid Claims

$216

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 27.7% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 100 claims · $728

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Naproxen23$239
Methylprednisolone22$182
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen19$156
Cephalexin12$52

Prescribing Profile

4

Unique Drugs

6.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.12

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