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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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Luther OakesM.D.

Family Practice · Greenville, MS 38703

NPI: 1215167150

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37

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribing

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4,581

Total Claims

$175K

Drug Cost

748

Beneficiaries

$234

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 37/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+2203%

Opioid rate vs peers

59.4% vs 2.6% avg

-78%

Cost per patient vs peers

$234 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 2,203% 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

59.4%

Opioid Rate

2,720

Opioid Claims

$106K

Opioid Cost

6.0%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 59.4% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 4,490 claims · $110K

Patient Profile

65

Avg Age

65%

Female

1.63

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