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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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Esther AoiganM.D.

Family Practice · Southfield, MI 48076

NPI: 1588654776

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36

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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10,997

Total Claims

$640K

Drug Cost

433

Beneficiaries

$1,478

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 36/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+601%

Opioid rate vs peers

18.1% vs 2.6% avg

+38%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,478 vs $1,068 avg

+4%

Brand preference vs peers

9.3% vs 9.0% 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 601% above the average for Family Practice 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

18.1%

Opioid Rate

1,989

Opioid Claims

$66K

Opioid Cost

2.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 1,021 claims · $421K

Generic: 9,900 claims · $214K

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

66%

Female

2.20

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