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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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Arthur LynchM.D.

Family Practice · Taos, NM 87571

NPI: 1225223399

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33

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

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

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490

Total Claims

$111K

Drug Cost

40

Beneficiaries

$2,781

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

+1127%

Opioid rate vs peers

31.6% vs 2.6% avg

+160%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,781 vs $1,068 avg

+160%

Brand preference vs peers

23.4% 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 1,127% 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

31.6%

Opioid Rate

155

Opioid Claims

$68K

Opioid Cost

56.8%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 31.6% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

77% generic

Brand: 111 claims · $105K

Generic: 364 claims · $6,494

Patient Profile

68

Avg Age

63%

Female

1.10

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