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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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David PaulMD

Family Practice · Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

NPI: 1124355250

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh fills per patient

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1,054

Total Claims

$89K

Drug Cost

51

Beneficiaries

$1,738

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 46/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+1971%

Opioid rate vs peers

53.4% vs 2.6% avg

+63%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,738 vs $1,068 avg

-4%

Brand preference vs peers

8.6% 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 1,971% 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

53.4%

Opioid Rate

563

Opioid Claims

$56K

Opioid Cost

42.5%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 53.4% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 91 claims · $53K

Generic: 963 claims · $36K

Patient Profile

68

Avg Age

49%

Female

1.70

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