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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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Dana SimpsonMD

Family Practice · Summerville, SC 29483

NPI: 1124019328

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

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

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5,109

Total Claims

$836K

Drug Cost

271

Beneficiaries

$3,086

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 31/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+547%

Opioid rate vs peers

16.7% vs 2.6% avg

+189%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,086 vs $1,068 avg

+67%

Brand preference vs peers

15.0% vs 9.0% 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 547% 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

16.7%

Opioid Rate

852

Opioid Claims

$69K

Opioid Cost

20.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 762 claims · $698K

Generic: 4,308 claims · $136K

Patient Profile

66

Avg Age

61%

Female

1.46

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