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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 WalstadD.D.S

Oral Surgery (Dentist only) · Dallas, TX 75246

NPI: 1114031473

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33

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers99th percentile opioid prescribing

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218

Total Claims

$811

Drug Cost

184

Beneficiaries

$4

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Opioid rate (national percentile)+15

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Peer Comparison vs. 5,119 Oral Surgery (Dentist only) providers

+343%

Opioid rate vs peers

91.3% vs 20.6% 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 rate is 343% above Oral Surgery (Dentist only) peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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

Opioid Prescribing

91.3%

Opioid Rate

199

Opioid Claims

$738

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 91.3% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 217 claims · $805

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

60%

Female

1.31

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