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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228
Total Claims
$3,690
Drug Cost
133
Beneficiaries
$28
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 33/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 2,716 Vascular Surgery providers
+513%
Opioid rate vs peers
69.7% vs 11.4% avg
-94%
Cost per patient vs peers
$28 vs $430 avg
⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.
🔎 Data Overview
Opioid prescribing rate is 513% above the average for Vascular Surgery 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
69.7%
Opioid Rate
159
Opioid Claims
$1,612
Opioid Cost
—
Long-Acting Rate
This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 69.7% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 0 claims · $0
Generic: 221 claims · $2,462
Patient Profile
73
Avg Age
55%
Female
4.35
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