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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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Gregory BradenMD

Nephrology · West Springfield, MA 01089

NPI: 1609866755

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh cost outlier (population + peer)High long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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2,106

Total Claims

$903K

Drug Cost

136

Beneficiaries

$6,637

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 41/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Cost per patient outlier+6

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Peer Comparison vs. 8,961 Nephrology providers

+417%

Cost per patient vs peers

$6,637 vs $1,283 avg

+106%

Brand preference vs peers

18.5% vs 9.0% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

11.8%

Opioid Rate

248

Opioid Claims

$70K

Opioid Cost

25.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

82% generic

Brand: 387 claims · $789K

Generic: 1,706 claims · $111K

Patient Profile

68

Avg Age

57%

Female

2.86

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