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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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William DicksMD

Family Practice · Bemidji, MN 56601

NPI: 1073535563

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersElevated long-acting opioid rateElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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4,862

Total Claims

$762K

Drug Cost

221

Beneficiaries

$3,449

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 32/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+586%

Opioid rate vs peers

17.7% vs 2.6% avg

+223%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,449 vs $1,068 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 586% above the average for Family Practice 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

17.7%

Opioid Rate

860

Opioid Claims

$36K

Opioid Cost

22.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 4,299 claims · $219K

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

61%

Female

1.66

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