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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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John PittardMD

Nephrology · Florence, SC 29501

NPI: 1568451466

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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4,217

Total Claims

$447K

Drug Cost

282

Beneficiaries

$1,584

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 35/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Long-acting opioid rate+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 8,961 Nephrology providers

+23%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,584 vs $1,283 avg

+45%

Brand preference vs peers

13.0% vs 9.0% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

12.6%

Opioid Rate

533

Opioid Claims

$35K

Opioid Cost

13.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 542 claims · $316K

Generic: 3,623 claims · $127K

Patient Profile

66

Avg Age

58%

Female

4.69

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