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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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Richard DemingMD

Radiation Oncology · Des Moines, IA 50314

NPI: 1255418059

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32

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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169

Total Claims

$4,944

Drug Cost

38

Beneficiaries

$130

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 32/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid rate (national percentile)+6

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Peer Comparison vs. 3,327 Radiation Oncology providers

+415%

Opioid rate vs peers

48.5% vs 9.4% avg

-42%

Cost per patient vs peers

$130 vs $224 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 rate is 415% above Radiation Oncology peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

48.5%

Opioid Rate

82

Opioid Claims

$3,500

Opioid Cost

32.9%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 48.5% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 169 claims · $4,944

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

32%

Female

2.02

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