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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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Andres Melendez-DedosM.D.

Pain Management · Fort Myers, FL 33907

NPI: 1487629606

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

95th percentile opioid prescribing

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7,212

Total Claims

$349K

Drug Cost

1,119

Beneficiaries

$312

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 12/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 2,621 Pain Management providers

+41%

Opioid rate vs peers

58.3% vs 41.3% avg

-22%

Cost per patient vs peers

$312 vs $399 avg

-15%

Brand preference vs peers

3.2% vs 3.8% avg

Opioid Prescribing

58.3%

Opioid Rate

4,203

Opioid Claims

$267K

Opioid Cost

11.7%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 58.3% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

97% generic

Brand: 230 claims · $105K

Generic: 6,982 claims · $243K

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.66

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