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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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Daniel WagnerMD

Neurology · Saint Louis, MO 63123

NPI: 1992751036

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribingElevated long-acting opioid rateHigh fills per patient

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1,944

Total Claims

$266K

Drug Cost

93

Beneficiaries

$2,862

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 37/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+5
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 13,194 Neurology providers

+2775%

Opioid rate vs peers

37.6% vs 1.3% avg

-29%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,862 vs $4,034 avg

+40%

Brand preference vs peers

13.2% vs 9.4% 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 2,775% above the average for Neurology 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

37.6%

Opioid Rate

731

Opioid Claims

$100K

Opioid Cost

27.9%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 37.6% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 254 claims · $178K

Generic: 1,668 claims · $88K

Patient Profile

63

Avg Age

48%

Female

1.57

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