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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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Michael DellMD

Pediatric Medicine · Cleveland, OH 44106

NPI: 1992729693

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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51

Total Claims

$2,311

Drug Cost

0

Beneficiaries

$0

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Long-acting opioid rate+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 2,743 Pediatric Medicine providers

+3968%

Opioid rate vs peers

64.7% vs 1.6% avg

+43%

Brand preference vs peers

21.6% vs 15.1% 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 3,968% above the average for Pediatric 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

64.7%

Opioid Rate

33

Opioid Claims

$2,094

Opioid Cost

66.7%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 64.7% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

78% generic

Brand: 11 claims · $247

Generic: 40 claims · $2,063

Patient Profile

37

Avg Age

Female

1.03

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