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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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Ronald ChusidD.O.

Internal Medicine · Muskegon, MI 49442

NPI: 1841379260

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersElevated long-acting opioid rateExtreme fills per patient

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5,046

Total Claims

$537K

Drug Cost

137

Beneficiaries

$3,922

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 31/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
High fills per patient+5
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+875%

Opioid rate vs peers

21.8% vs 2.2% avg

+178%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,922 vs $1,411 avg

+5%

Brand preference vs peers

11.2% vs 10.6% 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 875% above the average for Internal Medicine 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

21.8%

Opioid Rate

1,101

Opioid Claims

$40K

Opioid Cost

18.3%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 21.8% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 557 claims · $414K

Generic: 4,432 claims · $120K

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

48%

Female

1.37

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