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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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Sterling HedrickM.D.

Rheumatology · Columbus, OH 43215

NPI: 1174501936

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40

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers99th percentile opioid prescribing

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351

Total Claims

$38K

Drug Cost

77

Beneficiaries

$499

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 40/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+15

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Peer Comparison vs. 5,101 Rheumatology providers

+1577%

Opioid rate vs peers

68.1% vs 4.1% avg

-92%

Cost per patient vs peers

$499 vs $6,039 avg

⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.

Opioid Prescribing

68.1%

Opioid Rate

239

Opioid Claims

$5,094

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 68.1% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 346 claims · $8,940

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

75%

Female

1.39

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