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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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Julie SpruntM.D.

Surgical Oncology · Austin, TX 78705

NPI: 1003131012

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High opioid rate vs specialty peers99th percentile opioid prescribing

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79

Total Claims

$321

Drug Cost

67

Beneficiaries

$5

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 25/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate (national percentile)+15
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+10

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Peer Comparison vs. 526 Surgical Oncology providers

+207%

Opioid rate vs peers

88.6% vs 28.9% avg

-99%

Cost per patient vs peers

$5 vs $690 avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid rate is 207% above Surgical Oncology peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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Prescribes only 2 unique drugs with a 88.6% 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

88.6%

Opioid Rate

70

Opioid Claims

$278

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 88.6% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 79 claims · $321

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen56$245
Tramadol Hcl13$28

Prescribing Profile

2

Unique Drugs

25.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

100%

Female

0.98

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