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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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David BestD.O.

Family Practice · Traverse City, MI 49686

NPI: 1871583195

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Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh cost outlier (population + peer)High long-acting opioid rate vs peersElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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5,001

Total Claims

$676K

Drug Cost

123

Beneficiaries

$5,495

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 48/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+669%

Opioid rate vs peers

19.8% vs 2.6% avg

+415%

Cost per patient vs peers

$5,495 vs $1,068 avg

+53%

Brand preference vs peers

13.8% 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 669% 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

19.8%

Opioid Rate

992

Opioid Claims

$124K

Opioid Cost

30.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 685 claims · $536K

Generic: 4,283 claims · $138K

Patient Profile

63

Avg Age

43%

Female

1.36

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