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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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Howell GoldfarbM.D.

Pain Management · Wellington, FL 33414

NPI: 1528061165

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

99th percentile opioid prescribing

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5,580

Total Claims

$284K

Drug Cost

731

Beneficiaries

$389

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 17/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 2,621 Pain Management providers

+75%

Opioid rate vs peers

72.2% vs 41.3% avg

-3%

Cost per patient vs peers

$389 vs $399 avg

+39%

Brand preference vs peers

5.2% vs 3.8% avg

Opioid Prescribing

72.2%

Opioid Rate

4,027

Opioid Claims

$213K

Opioid Cost

18.4%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 72.2% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

95% generic

Brand: 291 claims · $169K

Generic: 5,289 claims · $115K

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

62%

Female

2.12

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