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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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Thomas MaloneMD

Family Practice · Clemson, SC 29634

NPI: 1427018159

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32

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribing

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2,131

Total Claims

$191K

Drug Cost

210

Beneficiaries

$909

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 32/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+1258%

Opioid rate vs peers

35.0% vs 2.6% avg

-15%

Cost per patient vs peers

$909 vs $1,068 avg

+2%

Brand preference vs peers

9.2% 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 1,258% 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

35.0%

Opioid Rate

746

Opioid Claims

$33K

Opioid Cost

2.9%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 35.0% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 194 claims · $147K

Generic: 1,917 claims · $42K

Patient Profile

65

Avg Age

60%

Female

1.35

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