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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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Verna SchuetterD.D.S.

Dentist · New Orleans, LA 70114

NPI: 1003122748

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

Very low drug diversity

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121

Total Claims

$891

Drug Cost

39

Beneficiaries

$23

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. 70,845 Dentist providers

+279%

Opioid rate vs peers

21.5% vs 5.7% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid rate is 279% above Dentist peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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Prescribes only 4 unique drugs with a 21.5% 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

21.5%

Opioid Rate

26

Opioid Claims

$156

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 21.5% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 120 claims · $872

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Chlorhexidine Gluconate37$348
Amoxicillin29$180
Ibuprofen24$141
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen23$133

Prescribing Profile

4

Unique Drugs

6.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.38

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