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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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Frederick CruickshankM.D.

Infectious Disease · Huntersville, NC 28078

NPI: 1659390441

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41

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Risk Flags

High opioid rate vs specialty peersExtreme cost outlier (population + peer)Extreme brand-name preferenceHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh fills per patient

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3,108

Total Claims

$5.4M

Drug Cost

142

Beneficiaries

$38K

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 41/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+10
Cost per patient outlier+10
Brand-name preference+8
Long-acting opioid rate+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 5,387 Infectious Disease providers

+373%

Cost per patient vs peers

$38K vs $8,010 avg

+370%

Brand preference vs peers

100.0% vs 21.3% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

5.1%

Opioid Rate

157

Opioid Claims

$45K

Opioid Cost

35.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

0% generic

Brand: 1,668 claims · $5.3M

Generic: 0 claims · $0

Patient Profile

62

Avg Age

34%

Female

1.39

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