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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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Jose CruzMD

Family Practice · Tampa, FL 33614

NPI: 1841230240

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh cost outlier (population + peer)High long-acting opioid rate vs peersExtreme fills per patient

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1,497

Total Claims

$275K

Drug Cost

43

Beneficiaries

$6,407

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 37/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Cost per patient outlier+6
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+620%

Opioid rate vs peers

18.6% vs 2.6% avg

+500%

Cost per patient vs peers

$6,407 vs $1,068 avg

+78%

Brand preference vs peers

16.0% vs 9.0% 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 620% above the average for Family Practice 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

18.6%

Opioid Rate

278

Opioid Claims

$64K

Opioid Cost

28.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 237 claims · $230K

Generic: 1,240 claims · $44K

Patient Profile

65

Avg Age

49%

Female

1.30

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