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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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Suzanna DotsonM.D.

Family Practice · Columbia, SC 29203

NPI: 1376753822

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33

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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859

Total Claims

$103K

Drug Cost

63

Beneficiaries

$1,633

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Long-acting opioid rate+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+1128%

Opioid rate vs peers

31.7% vs 2.6% avg

+53%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,633 vs $1,068 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 prescribing rate is 1,128% above the average for Family Practice 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

31.7%

Opioid Rate

272

Opioid Claims

$45K

Opioid Cost

26.1%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 31.7% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 746 claims · $19K

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

49%

Female

1.31

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