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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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Barry RingM.D.

Specialist · Chicago, IL 60614

NPI: 1487668695

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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178

Total Claims

$8,443

Drug Cost

36

Beneficiaries

$235

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid rate (national percentile)+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 988 Specialist providers

+716%

Opioid rate vs peers

41.0% vs 5.0% avg

-73%

Cost per patient vs peers

$235 vs $856 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 716% above the average for Specialist 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

41.0%

Opioid Rate

73

Opioid Claims

$2,468

Opioid Cost

32.9%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 41.0% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 171 claims · $4,972

Patient Profile

63

Avg Age

33%

Female

1.03

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