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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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Megen TownsendPA

Physician Assistant · Orland Park, IL 60462

NPI: 1003141920

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

Very low drug diversity

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210

Total Claims

$2,049

Drug Cost

153

Beneficiaries

$13

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 6/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Low drug diversity+6

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Peer Comparison vs. 109,535 Physician Assistant providers

+149%

Opioid rate vs peers

22.9% vs 9.2% avg

-98%

Cost per patient vs peers

$13 vs $719 avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Prescribes only 4 unique drugs with a 22.9% opioid rate. Very low drug diversity combined with high opioid prescribing is a classic statistical marker of potential pill mill operations. However, some legitimate practices (e.g., addiction treatment with buprenorphine) can show similar patterns.

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

Opioid Prescribing

22.9%

Opioid Rate

48

Opioid Claims

$187

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 22.9% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 204 claims · $1,978

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Cephalexin32$383
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen38$167
Ondansetron16$93
Prednisone19$56

Prescribing Profile

4

Unique Drugs

6.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

66%

Female

1.54

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.Methodology · About