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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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Ryan ZitzkeM.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Sumter, SC 29150

NPI: 1003074733

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

99th percentile opioid prescribingVery low drug diversity

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114

Total Claims

$1,834

Drug Cost

70

Beneficiaries

$26

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate (national percentile)+9
Low drug diversity+6

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Peer Comparison vs. 17,619 Orthopedic Surgery providers

+126%

Opioid rate vs peers

70.2% vs 31.0% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Prescribes only 3 unique drugs with a 70.2% opioid rate. Very low drug diversity combined with high opioid prescribing is a classic statistical marker of potential pill mill operations. However, some legitimate practices (e.g., addiction treatment with buprenorphine) can show similar patterns.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

70.2%

Opioid Rate

80

Opioid Claims

$462

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 70.2% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 112 claims · $953

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Oxycodone Hcl35$241
Tramadol Hcl30$110
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen13$104

Prescribing Profile

3

Unique Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

68

Avg Age

70%

Female

1.31

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 of wrongdoing.Methodology · About · Dispute this data