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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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Deborah SmithNP

Internal Medicine · Baton Rouge, LA 70805

NPI: 1417979287

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peersElevated cost per beneficiaryElevated long-acting opioid rate

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596

Total Claims

$673K

Drug Cost

128

Beneficiaries

$5,258

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 32/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Long-acting opioid rate+4
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+1054%

Opioid rate vs peers

25.8% vs 2.2% avg

+273%

Cost per patient vs peers

$5,258 vs $1,411 avg

⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.

Opioid Prescribing

25.8%

Opioid Rate

154

Opioid Claims

$14K

Opioid Cost

18.8%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 25.8% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 511 claims · $49K

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

41%

Female

2.78

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