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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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Mack BarnesMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Mountain Brk, AL 35223

NPI: 1033168547

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribing

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140

Total Claims

$6,868

Drug Cost

82

Beneficiaries

$84

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 28/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 22,639 Obstetrics & Gynecology providers

+3020%

Opioid rate vs peers

40.0% vs 1.3% avg

-78%

Cost per patient vs peers

$84 vs $376 avg

-29%

Brand preference vs peers

8.6% vs 12.1% 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 3,020% above the average for Obstetrics & Gynecology 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

40.0%

Opioid Rate

56

Opioid Claims

$205

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 40.0% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 12 claims · $4,254

Generic: 128 claims · $2,613

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

100%

Female

1.37

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