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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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Brett ButzMD

Anesthesiology · Chico, CA 95926

NPI: 1538155668

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

95th percentile opioid prescribing

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7,241

Total Claims

$512K

Drug Cost

534

Beneficiaries

$959

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. 3,186 Anesthesiology providers

+92%

Opioid rate vs peers

66.8% vs 34.8% avg

+127%

Cost per patient vs peers

$959 vs $422 avg

+35%

Brand preference vs peers

6.4% vs 4.7% avg

Opioid Prescribing

66.8%

Opioid Rate

4,840

Opioid Claims

$390K

Opioid Cost

23.2%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 66.8% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

94% generic

Brand: 463 claims · $253K

Generic: 6,778 claims · $259K

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

66%

Female

1.45

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