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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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Tycho KerstenM.D.

Sports Medicine · Spokane, WA 99204

NPI: 1568438562

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers99th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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63

Total Claims

$714

Drug Cost

38

Beneficiaries

$19

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 41/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Opioid rate (national percentile)+15
Long-acting opioid rate+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 1,414 Sports Medicine providers

+413%

Opioid rate vs peers

77.8% vs 15.2% avg

-84%

Cost per patient vs peers

$19 vs $116 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 rate is 413% above Sports Medicine peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

77.8%

Opioid Rate

49

Opioid Claims

$555

Opioid Cost

42.9%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 77.8% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 63 claims · $714

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

55%

Female

0.81

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