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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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Robert FosterM.D.

Family Practice · Greensboro, NC 27407

NPI: 1417991613

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribingElevated long-acting opioid rateElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)

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8,514

Total Claims

$943K

Drug Cost

579

Beneficiaries

$1,628

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 45/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+1595%

Opioid rate vs peers

43.7% vs 2.6% avg

+52%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,628 vs $1,068 avg

+18%

Brand preference vs peers

10.6% 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 1,595% 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

43.7%

Opioid Rate

3,722

Opioid Claims

$495K

Opioid Cost

19.4%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 43.7% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 900 claims · $602K

Generic: 7,599 claims · $340K

Patient Profile

63

Avg Age

60%

Female

2.18

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