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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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Ernest HowardM.D.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · Atlanta, GA 30312

NPI: 1568449478

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High opioid rate vs specialty peers99th percentile opioid prescribing

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11,553

Total Claims

$801K

Drug Cost

768

Beneficiaries

$1,043

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 7,404 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation providers

+281%

Opioid rate vs peers

77.1% vs 20.2% avg

+129%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,043 vs $455 avg

+122%

Brand preference vs peers

7.0% vs 3.1% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid rate is 281% above Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

77.1%

Opioid Rate

8,904

Opioid Claims

$602K

Opioid Cost

18.8%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 77.1% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

93% generic

Brand: 805 claims · $425K

Generic: 10,748 claims · $376K

Patient Profile

65

Avg Age

65%

Female

2.01

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