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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7,752
Total Claims
$1.7M
Drug Cost
853
Beneficiaries
$2,049
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 30/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 5,101 Rheumatology providers
+576%
Opioid rate vs peers
27.5% vs 4.1% avg
-66%
Cost per patient vs peers
$2,049 vs $6,039 avg
⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.
🔎 Data Overview
Opioid prescribing rate is 576% above the average for Rheumatology 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
27.5%
Opioid Rate
2,129
Opioid Claims
$164K
Opioid Cost
26.3%
Long-Acting Rate
This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 27.5% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 0 claims · $0
Generic: 7,060 claims · $364K
Patient Profile
71
Avg Age
81%
Female
1.67
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