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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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Carl KinzelDO

Family Practice · Battle Creek, MI 49015

NPI: 1992983209

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30

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

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

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9,648

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

484

Beneficiaries

$2,475

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 30/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+594%

Opioid rate vs peers

17.9% vs 2.6% avg

+132%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,475 vs $1,068 avg

+44%

Brand preference vs peers

13.0% 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 594% 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

17.9%

Opioid Rate

1,726

Opioid Claims

$71K

Opioid Cost

14.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,244 claims · $919K

Generic: 8,334 claims · $272K

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

49%

Female

1.30

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