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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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William HowittMD

Family Practice · Springfield, MO 65803

NPI: 1306834288

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peersElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)

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9,276

Total Claims

$869K

Drug Cost

632

Beneficiaries

$1,376

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 44/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+1073%

Opioid rate vs peers

30.3% vs 2.6% avg

+29%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,376 vs $1,068 avg

+43%

Brand preference vs peers

12.8% vs 9.0% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

30.3%

Opioid Rate

2,807

Opioid Claims

$251K

Opioid Cost

26.1%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 30.3% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,181 claims · $657K

Generic: 8,019 claims · $210K

Patient Profile

64

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.69

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