Acupuncturist
57 Medicare Part D prescribers, $355K in drug costs.
Data: CMS Medicare Part D, 2023 (most current available) · Updated March 2026
57
Prescribers
$355K
Drug Cost
3,692
Claims
$6,222
Cost/Provider
1
Opioid Prescribers
25.6%
Avg Opioid Rate
28.9%
Avg Brand %
0
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🔎 Data Overview
Average opioid prescribing rate of 25.6% is significantly elevated. While some specialties (pain management, anesthesiology) legitimately prescribe opioids at high rates, this figure deserves context about the specialty's typical patient population.
Average brand-name prescribing rate of 28.9% is notably high. While some specialties require brand-name medications without generic alternatives, higher brand rates increase costs to Medicare and patients.
Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.
Top Acupuncturist Prescribers
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