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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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Andrejs StraussM.D.

Radiation Oncology · Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

NPI: 1356343552

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh fills per patient

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922

Total Claims

$20K

Drug Cost

34

Beneficiaries

$591

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 39/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 3,327 Radiation Oncology providers

+481%

Opioid rate vs peers

54.7% vs 9.4% avg

+164%

Cost per patient vs peers

$591 vs $224 avg

-47%

Brand preference vs peers

3.1% vs 5.9% 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 481% above Radiation Oncology 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

54.7%

Opioid Rate

504

Opioid Claims

$16K

Opioid Cost

35.1%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 54.7% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

97% generic

Brand: 29 claims · $1,077

Generic: 893 claims · $19K

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.32

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