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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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Stephen SettleM.D.

Vascular Surgery · Austin, TX 78756

NPI: 1982628137

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers99th percentile opioid prescribing

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91

Total Claims

$1,060

Drug Cost

47

Beneficiaries

$23

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Opioid rate (national percentile)+15

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Peer Comparison vs. 2,716 Vascular Surgery providers

+614%

Opioid rate vs peers

81.3% vs 11.4% avg

-95%

Cost per patient vs peers

$23 vs $430 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 614% above the average for Vascular Surgery 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

81.3%

Opioid Rate

74

Opioid Claims

$599

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 81.3% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 87 claims · $735

Patient Profile

65

Avg Age

57%

Female

7.79

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