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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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Richard KingstonDDS

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery · Bethlehem, PA 18017

NPI: 1760544282

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers99th percentile opioid prescribing

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275

Total Claims

$981

Drug Cost

185

Beneficiaries

$5

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Opioid rate (national percentile)+15

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Peer Comparison vs. 500 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery providers

+220%

Opioid rate vs peers

68.0% vs 21.3% 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 rate is 220% above Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

68.0%

Opioid Rate

187

Opioid Claims

$553

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 68.0% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 275 claims · $981

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.08

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