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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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Michael WatersMD

Radiation Oncology · Saint Louis, MO 63110

NPI: 1710540786

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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64

Total Claims

$5,567

Drug Cost

24

Beneficiaries

$232

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 36/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 3,327 Radiation Oncology providers

+564%

Opioid rate vs peers

62.5% vs 9.4% avg

+4%

Cost per patient vs peers

$232 vs $224 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 564% above the average for Radiation Oncology 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

62.5%

Opioid Rate

40

Opioid Claims

$4,858

Opioid Cost

35.0%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 62.5% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 57 claims · $3,013

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

Female

2.73

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