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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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John HeasterM.D.

Psychiatry & Neurology · Hilo, HI 96720

NPI: 1306886585

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh cost outlier (population + peer)High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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2,059

Total Claims

$502K

Drug Cost

86

Beneficiaries

$5,838

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 39/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Cost per patient outlier+6
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 10,307 Psychiatry & Neurology providers

+341%

Cost per patient vs peers

$5,838 vs $1,323 avg

+86%

Brand preference vs peers

9.4% vs 5.0% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

8.7%

Opioid Rate

180

Opioid Claims

$4,780

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 194 claims · $371K

Generic: 1,865 claims · $131K

Patient Profile

59

Avg Age

45%

Female

1.15

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