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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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Alan ColeM.D.

Neurology · Hattiesburg, MS 39402

NPI: 1629264544

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribing

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5,137

Total Claims

$262K

Drug Cost

575

Beneficiaries

$456

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 35/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 13,194 Neurology providers

+2686%

Opioid rate vs peers

36.4% vs 1.3% avg

-89%

Cost per patient vs peers

$456 vs $4,034 avg

-88%

Brand preference vs peers

1.2% vs 9.4% 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 2,686% above the average for Neurology 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

36.4%

Opioid Rate

1,872

Opioid Claims

$187K

Opioid Cost

3.6%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 36.4% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

99% generic

Brand: 60 claims · $43K

Generic: 5,077 claims · $219K

Patient Profile

61

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.65

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