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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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Michael RaphelsonMD

Family Practice · Kalamazoo, MI 49007

NPI: 1225008790

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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1,403

Total Claims

$87K

Drug Cost

201

Beneficiaries

$432

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+1061%

Opioid rate vs peers

29.9% vs 2.6% avg

-60%

Cost per patient vs peers

$432 vs $1,068 avg

+12%

Brand preference vs peers

10.0% 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 1,061% 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

29.9%

Opioid Rate

420

Opioid Claims

$23K

Opioid Cost

45.2%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 29.9% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 141 claims · $48K

Generic: 1,262 claims · $39K

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

58%

Female

3.31

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