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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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Susan HardingMD

Internal Medicine · Quitman, GA 31643

NPI: 1952396798

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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28,035

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

739

Beneficiaries

$2,317

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+10
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+536%

Opioid rate vs peers

14.2% vs 2.2% avg

+64%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,317 vs $1,411 avg

-22%

Brand preference vs peers

8.3% vs 10.6% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid prescribing rate is 536% above the average for Internal Medicine providers. While some providers legitimately treat pain-heavy populations, deviations of this magnitude are rare and warrant examination.

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

Opioid Prescribing

14.2%

Opioid Rate

3,991

Opioid Claims

$264K

Opioid Cost

6.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

92% generic

Brand: 2,319 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 25,548 claims · $564K

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.40

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