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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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Frederick SchnellM.D.

Specialist · Macon, GA 31201

NPI: 1114954310

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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77

Total Claims

$3,728

Drug Cost

27

Beneficiaries

$138

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 36/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 988 Specialist providers

+1063%

Opioid rate vs peers

58.4% vs 5.0% avg

-84%

Cost per patient vs peers

$138 vs $856 avg

+105%

Brand preference vs peers

16.9% vs 8.2% 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 1,063% above the average for Specialist 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

58.4%

Opioid Rate

45

Opioid Claims

$2,082

Opioid Cost

35.6%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 58.4% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

83% generic

Brand: 13 claims · $1,161

Generic: 64 claims · $2,567

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

52%

Female

3.61

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