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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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David MerrimanMD

Orthopedic Surgery · Springfield, MO 65804

NPI: 1245434828

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33

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers99th percentile opioid prescribing

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89

Total Claims

$625

Drug Cost

70

Beneficiaries

$9

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Opioid rate (national percentile)+15

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Peer Comparison vs. 17,619 Orthopedic Surgery providers

+197%

Opioid rate vs peers

92.1% vs 31.0% avg

⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.

Opioid Prescribing

92.1%

Opioid Rate

82

Opioid Claims

$563

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 92.1% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 89 claims · $625

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

74%

Female

1.53

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