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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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James AshfordM.D.

Pain Management · Athens, GA 30606

NPI: 1447693833

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

95th percentile opioid prescribingHigh fills per patient

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23,420

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

1,208

Beneficiaries

$1,402

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 2,621 Pain Management providers

+34%

Opioid rate vs peers

55.2% vs 41.3% avg

+252%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,402 vs $399 avg

+85%

Brand preference vs peers

7.0% vs 3.8% avg

Opioid Prescribing

55.2%

Opioid Rate

12,924

Opioid Claims

$1.1M

Opioid Cost

17.9%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 55.2% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

93% generic

Brand: 1,629 claims · $865K

Generic: 21,791 claims · $828K

Patient Profile

66

Avg Age

61%

Female

1.80

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