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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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Tsung HsuM.D.

Hospitalist · Athens, GA 30607

NPI: 1821295171

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45

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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3,115

Total Claims

$203K

Drug Cost

339

Beneficiaries

$598

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 45/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 16,767 Hospitalist providers

+1993%

Opioid rate vs peers

62.6% vs 3.0% avg

+40%

Cost per patient vs peers

$598 vs $427 avg

+83%

Brand preference vs peers

9.6% vs 5.2% 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 1,993% above the average for Hospitalist 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

62.6%

Opioid Rate

1,950

Opioid Claims

$155K

Opioid Cost

28.9%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 62.6% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 299 claims · $115K

Generic: 2,816 claims · $88K

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

56%

Female

3.02

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