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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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Patrick EllsworthMD

Hematology · Chapel Hill, NC 27514

NPI: 1184980252

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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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84

Total Claims

$27K

Drug Cost

23

Beneficiaries

$1,157

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. 775 Hematology providers

+951%

Opioid rate vs peers

53.6% vs 5.1% avg

-94%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,157 vs $18K avg

-23%

Brand preference vs peers

17.9% vs 23.1% 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 951% above the average for Hematology 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

53.6%

Opioid Rate

45

Opioid Claims

$2,111

Opioid Cost

73.3%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 53.6% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

82% generic

Brand: 15 claims · $24K

Generic: 69 claims · $2,548

Patient Profile

53

Avg Age

Female

3.19

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