DPC Data Dictionary and Analytics Guide

[Sujith Peta]

Hi,

I have experience using CMS Medicare 100% data through VRDC, but I’m new to DPC data. While I understand there are similarities, I’m looking for resources or guides that can help me learn the structure and nuances of DPC data.

Specifically, I’d appreciate any documentation or best practices on:

• Key tables and fields to use for calculating metrics like Total Cost of Care
• Common limitations or caveats to be aware of
• Any analytics guidance for working with this dataset

If there are official guides, examples, or internal resources you can share, that would be extremely helpful.

Thank you for your time and support!

Best regards,
Sujith

[Data at the Point of Care (DPC) Community]

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