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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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Andrew AveryMD

Internal Medicine · Detroit, MI 48214

NPI: 1255587945

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30

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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6,654

Total Claims

$688K

Drug Cost

223

Beneficiaries

$3,085

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 30/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+659%

Opioid rate vs peers

17.0% vs 2.2% avg

+119%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,085 vs $1,411 avg

+12%

Brand preference vs peers

11.9% vs 10.6% 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 659% above the average for Internal Medicine 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

17.0%

Opioid Rate

1,130

Opioid Claims

$30K

Opioid Cost

1.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 779 claims · $290K

Generic: 5,792 claims · $394K

Patient Profile

65

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.67

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