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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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Adam BruggemanM.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · San Antonio, TX 78231

NPI: 1316160625

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers99th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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718

Total Claims

$7,541

Drug Cost

103

Beneficiaries

$73

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 41/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 17,619 Orthopedic Surgery providers

+207%

Opioid rate vs peers

95.3% vs 31.0% 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 207% above Orthopedic Surgery 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

95.3%

Opioid Rate

684

Opioid Claims

$7,156

Opioid Cost

10.5%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 95.3% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 711 claims · $7,462

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.96

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