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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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David SikesMD

Rheumatology · Zephyrhills, FL 33542

NPI: 1710098215

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32

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribing

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2,387

Total Claims

$1.8M

Drug Cost

480

Beneficiaries

$3,755

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 32/100

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. 5,101 Rheumatology providers

+916%

Opioid rate vs peers

41.3% vs 4.1% avg

-38%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,755 vs $6,039 avg

+65%

Brand preference vs peers

12.5% vs 7.6% 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 916% 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

41.3%

Opioid Rate

985

Opioid Claims

$21K

Opioid Cost

2.9%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 41.3% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 291 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 2,029 claims · $56K

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

68%

Female

2.02

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