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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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Richard JimenezMD

Rheumatology · Bothell, WA 98021

NPI: 1366484040

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30

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersElevated cost per beneficiaryHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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2,551

Total Claims

$2.1M

Drug Cost

201

Beneficiaries

$11K

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 30/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 5,101 Rheumatology providers

+445%

Opioid rate vs peers

22.1% vs 4.1% avg

+75%

Cost per patient vs peers

$11K vs $6,039 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 445% above Rheumatology 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

22.1%

Opioid Rate

564

Opioid Claims

$15K

Opioid Cost

28.5%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 22.1% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 2,148 claims · $72K

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

74%

Female

1.61

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