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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1,650
Total Claims
$1.3M
Drug Cost
433
Beneficiaries
$2,970
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 30/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 5,101 Rheumatology providers
+848%
Opioid rate vs peers
38.5% vs 4.1% avg
-51%
Cost per patient vs peers
$2,970 vs $6,039 avg
+74%
Brand preference vs peers
13.2% vs 7.6% avg
⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.
🔎 Data Overview
Opioid prescribing rate is 848% above the average for Rheumatology 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
38.5%
Opioid Rate
635
Opioid Claims
$33K
Opioid Cost
3.5%
Long-Acting Rate
This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 38.5% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 215 claims · $1.2M
Generic: 1,415 claims · $39K
Patient Profile
72
Avg Age
77%
Female
2.07
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