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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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Edward PoonM.D.

Interventional Radiology · Albuquerque, NM 87109

NPI: 1770587115

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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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371

Total Claims

$23K

Drug Cost

73

Beneficiaries

$320

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. 310 Interventional Radiology providers

+541%

Opioid rate vs peers

52.6% vs 8.2% avg

-36%

Cost per patient vs peers

$320 vs $498 avg

-51%

Brand preference vs peers

5.7% vs 11.6% 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 541% above the average for Interventional Radiology 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

52.6%

Opioid Rate

195

Opioid Claims

$10K

Opioid Cost

27.7%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 52.6% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

94% generic

Brand: 21 claims · $11K

Generic: 350 claims · $13K

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

71%

Female

1.29

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