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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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John IronsM.D.

Anesthesiology · Vestavia, AL 35243

NPI: 1578822904

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

95th percentile opioid prescribing

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18,986

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

2,891

Beneficiaries

$359

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

+53%

Opioid rate vs peers

53.2% vs 34.8% avg

-15%

Cost per patient vs peers

$359 vs $422 avg

-2%

Brand preference vs peers

4.6% vs 4.7% avg

Opioid Prescribing

53.2%

Opioid Rate

10,101

Opioid Claims

$559K

Opioid Cost

10.5%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 53.2% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

95% generic

Brand: 877 claims · $470K

Generic: 18,109 claims · $567K

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

64%

Female

1.79

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