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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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Joseph Essmyer

Anesthesiology · Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

NPI: 1598841876

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

95th percentile opioid prescribing

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21,490

Total Claims

$797K

Drug Cost

1,385

Beneficiaries

$576

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

+89%

Opioid rate vs peers

65.7% vs 34.8% avg

+36%

Cost per patient vs peers

$576 vs $422 avg

Opioid Prescribing

65.7%

Opioid Rate

14,115

Opioid Claims

$557K

Opioid Cost

2.0%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 65.7% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

99% generic

Brand: 203 claims · $61K

Generic: 21,287 claims · $737K

Patient Profile

62

Avg Age

60%

Female

1.90

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