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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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James SturmDO

Pain Management · Saint Peters, MO 63376

NPI: 1750441374

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

95th percentile opioid prescribing

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7,596

Total Claims

$581K

Drug Cost

447

Beneficiaries

$1,299

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. 2,621 Pain Management providers

+48%

Opioid rate vs peers

61.2% vs 41.3% avg

+226%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,299 vs $399 avg

+80%

Brand preference vs peers

6.8% vs 3.8% avg

Opioid Prescribing

61.2%

Opioid Rate

4,645

Opioid Claims

$354K

Opioid Cost

18.1%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 61.2% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

93% generic

Brand: 513 claims · $340K

Generic: 7,083 claims · $241K

Patient Profile

65

Avg Age

62%

Female

1.76

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