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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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Robert FriessD.M.D.

Dentist · Salem, OR 97302

NPI: 1649310285

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribing

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181

Total Claims

$1,313

Drug Cost

96

Beneficiaries

$14

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 31/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+6

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Peer Comparison vs. 70,845 Dentist providers

+932%

Opioid rate vs peers

58.6% vs 5.7% 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 932% above the average for Dentist 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

58.6%

Opioid Rate

106

Opioid Claims

$741

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 58.6% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 178 claims · $1,279

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

59%

Female

0.85

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