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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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Scott MitchellM.D.

Family Practice · Ringgold, GA 30736

NPI: 1417963026

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribingElevated long-acting opioid rate

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237

Total Claims

$11K

Drug Cost

95

Beneficiaries

$113

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 34/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+5
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+1602%

Opioid rate vs peers

43.9% vs 2.6% avg

-89%

Cost per patient vs peers

$113 vs $1,068 avg

-39%

Brand preference vs peers

5.5% vs 9.0% 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 prescribing rate is 1,602% 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

43.9%

Opioid Rate

104

Opioid Claims

$4,730

Opioid Cost

17.3%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 43.9% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

95% generic

Brand: 13 claims · $4,727

Generic: 224 claims · $5,979

Patient Profile

64

Avg Age

58%

Female

1.72

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