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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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Michael SepterD.O.

Internal Medicine · Grand Rapids, MI 49546

NPI: 1013908060

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersElevated cost per beneficiaryElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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7,521

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

187

Beneficiaries

$5,610

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 36/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+5
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+778%

Opioid rate vs peers

19.7% vs 2.2% avg

+298%

Cost per patient vs peers

$5,610 vs $1,411 avg

+23%

Brand preference vs peers

13.1% vs 10.6% avg

⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid prescribing rate is 778% above the average for Internal Medicine providers. While some providers legitimately treat pain-heavy populations, deviations of this magnitude are rare and warrant examination.

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

Opioid Prescribing

19.7%

Opioid Rate

1,479

Opioid Claims

$32K

Opioid Cost

7.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 978 claims · $837K

Generic: 6,515 claims · $210K

Patient Profile

61

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.76

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