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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74
Total Claims
$591
Drug Cost
56
Beneficiaries
$11
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 33/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 380 Cardiac Surgery providers
+635%
Opioid rate vs peers
81.1% vs 11.0% avg
-97%
Cost per patient vs peers
$11 vs $312 avg
⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.
🔎 Data Overview
Opioid prescribing rate is 635% above the average for Cardiac Surgery 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
81.1%
Opioid Rate
60
Opioid Claims
$466
Opioid Cost
—
Long-Acting Rate
This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 81.1% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 0 claims · $0
Generic: 74 claims · $591
Patient Profile
68
Avg Age
48%
Female
7.29
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