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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159
Total Claims
$2,318
Drug Cost
82
Beneficiaries
$28
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 34/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 8,957 Otolaryngology providers
+1228%
Opioid rate vs peers
71.1% vs 5.3% avg
-79%
Cost per patient vs peers
$28 vs $132 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 1,228% above the average for Otolaryngology 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
71.1%
Opioid Rate
113
Opioid Claims
$1,220
Opioid Cost
—
Long-Acting Rate
This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 71.1% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 0 claims · $0
Generic: 158 claims · $2,290
Patient Profile
74
Avg Age
44%
Female
1.41
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