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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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William StephensM.D.

Anesthesiology · Melbourne, FL 32901

NPI: 1417247446

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

99th percentile opioid prescribingOpioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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7,638

Total Claims

$304K

Drug Cost

1,173

Beneficiaries

$260

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 3,186 Anesthesiology providers

+134%

Opioid rate vs peers

81.4% vs 34.8% avg

-39%

Cost per patient vs peers

$260 vs $422 avg

-20%

Brand preference vs peers

3.8% vs 4.7% 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

81.4%

Opioid Rate

6,220

Opioid Claims

$243K

Opioid Cost

16.2%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 81.4% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

96% generic

Brand: 289 claims · $111K

Generic: 7,349 claims · $193K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen2,319$59K
Oxycodone Myristate73$32K
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen1,671$30K
Oxycodone Hcl72$29K
Pregabalin545$25K
Fentanyl163$16K
Onabotulinumtoxina14$16K
Hydrocodone Bitartrate21$14K
Morphine Sulfate493$9,655
Hydrocodone Bitartrate30$8,484
Tramadol Hcl73$5,715
Oxymorphone Hcl12$5,581
Oxycodone Hcl340$5,333
Tramadol Hcl635$4,448
Buprenorphine19$3,095

Prescribing Profile

30

Unique Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

64%

Female

1.88

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