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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 HootenM.D.

Interventional Radiology · Rochester, MN 55905

NPI: 1164495222

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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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314

Total Claims

$15K

Drug Cost

34

Beneficiaries

$436

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. 310 Interventional Radiology providers

+568%

Opioid rate vs peers

54.8% vs 8.2% avg

-12%

Cost per patient vs peers

$436 vs $498 avg

-56%

Brand preference vs peers

5.1% vs 11.6% 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 prescribing rate is 568% above the average for Interventional Radiology 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

54.8%

Opioid Rate

172

Opioid Claims

$7,384

Opioid Cost

15.7%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 54.8% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

95% generic

Brand: 16 claims · $737

Generic: 298 claims · $14K

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.41

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