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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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Ugochi OguM.D

Hematology-Oncology · Memphis, TN 38103

NPI: 1497040299

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribingElevated cost per beneficiary

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544

Total Claims

$1.8M

Drug Cost

77

Beneficiaries

$23K

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+5
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 8,541 Hematology-Oncology providers

+627%

Opioid rate vs peers

45.6% vs 6.3% avg

+70%

Cost per patient vs peers

$23K vs $14K avg

+93%

Brand preference vs peers

28.1% vs 14.6% 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 627% above the average for Hematology-Oncology 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

45.6%

Opioid Rate

248

Opioid Claims

$8,354

Opioid Cost

10.5%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 45.6% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

72% generic

Brand: 153 claims · $1.6M

Generic: 391 claims · $209K

Patient Profile

44

Avg Age

69%

Female

5.28

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