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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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Kevin NemethM.D.

Pain Management · Grand Rapids, MI 49546

NPI: 1407198807

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

95th percentile opioid prescribingOpioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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5,992

Total Claims

$200K

Drug Cost

805

Beneficiaries

$248

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 2,621 Pain Management providers

+35%

Opioid rate vs peers

55.8% vs 41.3% avg

-38%

Cost per patient vs peers

$248 vs $399 avg

-48%

Brand preference vs peers

2.0% vs 3.8% avg

⚠️ Opioid + Benzodiazepine Co-Prescriber

This provider prescribes both opioids and benzodiazepines. The FDA has issued a Black Box Warning about the life-threatening risks of concurrent use.

🔎 Data Overview

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This provider co-prescribes opioids and benzodiazepines — a combination carrying an FDA Black Box Warning due to increased risk of respiratory depression and death. While sometimes clinically necessary, this combination requires careful justification.

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

Opioid Prescribing

55.8%

Opioid Rate

3,341

Opioid Claims

$121K

Opioid Cost

17.4%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 55.8% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

98% generic

Brand: 117 claims · $61K

Generic: 5,875 claims · $139K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen1,662$37K
Oxycodone Myristate28$20K
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen477$14K
Gabapentin716$12K
Fentanyl108$11K
Diclofenac Sodium59$9,637
Pregabalin228$7,499
Buprenorphine31$5,778
Morphine Sulfate277$5,502
Oxycodone Hcl13$5,429
Naloxegol Oxalate13$5,106
Baclofen193$4,166
Tizanidine Hcl239$4,072
Oxycodone Hcl179$3,563
Tramadol Hcl15$3,416

Prescribing Profile

43

Unique Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

69%

Female

1.60

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