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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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Stephen ChristiansenM.D.

Family Practice · Springfield, MO 65804

NPI: 1558367003

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

High opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh cost outlier (population + peer)Elevated long-acting opioid rateElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)extreme_fills_per_patient

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6,327

Total Claims

$871K

Drug Cost

139

Beneficiaries

$6,263

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 35/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+10
Cost per patient outlier+6
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+5
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+361%

Opioid rate vs peers

11.9% vs 2.6% avg

+487%

Cost per patient vs peers

$6,263 vs $1,068 avg

+51%

Brand preference vs peers

13.6% vs 9.0% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

11.9%

Opioid Rate

752

Opioid Claims

$64K

Opioid Cost

22.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 850 claims · $744K

Generic: 5,423 claims · $124K

Patient Profile

65

Avg Age

60%

Female

1.59

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