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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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Ward HouckM.D.

Thoracic Surgery · Murfreesboro, TN 37129

NPI: 1477535409

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers99th percentile opioid prescribing

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103

Total Claims

$1,238

Drug Cost

77

Beneficiaries

$16

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 27/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Opioid rate (national percentile)+9

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Peer Comparison vs. 771 Thoracic Surgery providers

+386%

Opioid rate vs peers

75.7% vs 15.6% avg

-91%

Cost per patient vs peers

$16 vs $185 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 rate is 386% above Thoracic Surgery peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

75.7%

Opioid Rate

78

Opioid Claims

$657

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 75.7% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 102 claims · $1,216

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

62%

Female

1.82

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