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.
Read our methodology →S.M. Abu Zaheed HassanM.D.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · Augusta, GA 30909
NPI: 1144297466
27
🟡 Moderate
Risk Flags
Risk indicators are statistical patterns, not allegations. Learn more
117
Total Claims
$653
Drug Cost
76
Beneficiaries
$9
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 27/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 2,293 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery providers
+264%
Opioid rate vs peers
94.0% vs 25.8% avg
-92%
Cost per patient vs peers
$9 vs $102 avg
⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.
🔎 Data Overview
Opioid rate is 264% above Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 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
94.0%
Opioid Rate
110
Opioid Claims
$519
Opioid Cost
—
Long-Acting Rate
This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 94.0% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 0 claims · $0
Generic: 115 claims · $560
Patient Profile
62
Avg Age
51%
Female
3.28
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