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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 HarringtonMD

Internal Medicine · Cleveland, OH 44109

NPI: 1174556096

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peersElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)

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8,823

Total Claims

$989K

Drug Cost

514

Beneficiaries

$1,924

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 36/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+616%

Opioid rate vs peers

16.0% vs 2.2% avg

+36%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,924 vs $1,411 avg

+10%

Brand preference vs peers

11.7% vs 10.6% 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 616% above the average for Internal 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

16.0%

Opioid Rate

1,415

Opioid Claims

$119K

Opioid Cost

26.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,023 claims · $763K

Generic: 7,755 claims · $223K

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

53%

Female

2.33

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