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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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Sharon TietgensM.D.

Endocrinology · Albany, NY 12206

NPI: 1518964881

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33

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersElevated cost per beneficiaryHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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5,820

Total Claims

$2.5M

Drug Cost

491

Beneficiaries

$5,127

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 6,382 Endocrinology providers

+30%

Cost per patient vs peers

$5,127 vs $3,933 avg

-41%

Brand preference vs peers

30.2% vs 51.2% avg

⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.

Opioid Prescribing

3.4%

Opioid Rate

195

Opioid Claims

$15K

Opioid Cost

21.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

70% generic

Brand: 1,692 claims · $2.2M

Generic: 3,904 claims · $272K

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

74%

Female

1.24

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