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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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Matthew StephensPHARMD

Pharmacist · San Jose, CA 95119

NPI: 1306286315

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43

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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383

Total Claims

$110K

Drug Cost

99

Beneficiaries

$1,113

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 43/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 21,761 Pharmacist providers

+128%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,113 vs $489 avg

-75%

Brand preference vs peers

23.2% vs 91.9% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

53.3%

Opioid Rate

204

Opioid Claims

$94K

Opioid Cost

97.1%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 53.3% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

77% generic

Brand: 89 claims · $75K

Generic: 294 claims · $35K

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.70

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