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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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Robert WardM.D.

Critical Care (Intensivists) · Flat Rock, NC 28731

NPI: 1558337501

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peersElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)

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950

Total Claims

$46K

Drug Cost

128

Beneficiaries

$357

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 31/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 1,439 Critical Care (Intensivists) providers

+2523%

Opioid rate vs peers

30.9% vs 1.2% avg

-93%

Cost per patient vs peers

$357 vs $5,023 avg

-79%

Brand preference vs peers

11.1% vs 53.0% 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 2,523% above the average for Critical Care (Intensivists) 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

30.9%

Opioid Rate

294

Opioid Claims

$10K

Opioid Cost

34.7%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 30.9% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 105 claims · $26K

Generic: 845 claims · $20K

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

63%

Female

3.00

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