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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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Kathleen WardM.D.

Cardiology · La Grange, IL 60525

NPI: 1861501728

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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3,533

Total Claims

$320K

Drug Cost

143

Beneficiaries

$2,235

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 18,720 Cardiology providers

+47%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,235 vs $1,524 avg

-19%

Brand preference vs peers

11.1% vs 13.7% avg

⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.

Opioid Prescribing

4.3%

Opioid Rate

153

Opioid Claims

$3,849

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 386 claims · $225K

Generic: 3,107 claims · $91K

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.94

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