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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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Stephen AdamsMD

Family Practice · Springfield, MO 65807

NPI: 1245363993

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme cost outlier (population + peer)High brand-name preferenceHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peersElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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5,606

Total Claims

$5.0M

Drug Cost

182

Beneficiaries

$27K

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 35/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Cost per patient outlier+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
Brand-name preference+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-43%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.5% vs 2.6% avg

+2463%

Cost per patient vs peers

$27K vs $1,068 avg

+241%

Brand preference vs peers

30.7% vs 9.0% avg

⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.

Opioid Prescribing

1.5%

Opioid Rate

83

Opioid Claims

$6,924

Opioid Cost

30.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

69% generic

Brand: 1,711 claims · $4.9M

Generic: 3,870 claims · $120K

Patient Profile

61

Avg Age

18%

Female

1.72

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