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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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James GardnerMD

Vascular Surgery · Memphis, TN 38104

NPI: 1801009089

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40

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers99th percentile opioid prescribing

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234

Total Claims

$4,010

Drug Cost

166

Beneficiaries

$24

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 40/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+15

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Peer Comparison vs. 2,716 Vascular Surgery providers

+707%

Opioid rate vs peers

91.9% vs 11.4% avg

-94%

Cost per patient vs peers

$24 vs $430 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 707% above the average for Vascular Surgery 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

91.9%

Opioid Rate

215

Opioid Claims

$1,829

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 91.9% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 233 claims · $2,209

Patient Profile

62

Avg Age

57%

Female

8.74

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