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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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Theresa ChangM.D.

Family Practice · Merced, CA 95340

NPI: 1205134111

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48

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers99th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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309

Total Claims

$9,263

Drug Cost

47

Beneficiaries

$197

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 48/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+15
Long-acting opioid rate+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+2535%

Opioid rate vs peers

68.0% vs 2.6% avg

-82%

Cost per patient vs peers

$197 vs $1,068 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 2,535% 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

68.0%

Opioid Rate

210

Opioid Claims

$6,678

Opioid Cost

37.1%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 68.0% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 306 claims · $9,245

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

55%

Female

3.62

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