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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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Dwayne GardMD

Hospitalist · Savannah, GA 31404

NPI: 1053440099

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38

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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341

Total Claims

$18K

Drug Cost

107

Beneficiaries

$171

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 38/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid rate (national percentile)+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 16,767 Hospitalist providers

+1273%

Opioid rate vs peers

41.1% vs 3.0% avg

-60%

Cost per patient vs peers

$171 vs $427 avg

+113%

Brand preference vs peers

11.1% vs 5.2% 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 1,273% above the average for Hospitalist 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

41.1%

Opioid Rate

140

Opioid Claims

$8,931

Opioid Cost

17.1%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 41.1% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 38 claims · $10K

Generic: 303 claims · $7,809

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

60%

Female

3.07

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