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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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Barbara StaggM.D.

Family Practice · Bakersville, NC 28705

NPI: 1194756262

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh cost outlier (population + peer)Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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3,468

Total Claims

$610K

Drug Cost

116

Beneficiaries

$5,262

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 34/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Cost per patient outlier+6
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+613%

Opioid rate vs peers

18.4% vs 2.6% avg

+393%

Cost per patient vs peers

$5,262 vs $1,068 avg

+33%

Brand preference vs peers

12.0% 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 613% 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

18.4%

Opioid Rate

638

Opioid Claims

$133K

Opioid Cost

12.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 411 claims · $441K

Generic: 3,016 claims · $168K

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

60%

Female

0.92

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