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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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Chad PechumerPA

Physician Assistant · Ann Arbor, MI 48109

NPI: 1023195260

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

High long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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10,581

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

410

Beneficiaries

$3,579

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 109,535 Physician Assistant providers

-50%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.6% vs 9.2% avg

+398%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,579 vs $719 avg

+195%

Brand preference vs peers

19.6% vs 6.7% avg

⚠️ Opioid + Benzodiazepine Co-Prescriber

This provider prescribes both opioids and benzodiazepines. The FDA has issued a Black Box Warning about the life-threatening risks of concurrent use.

🔎 Data Overview

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This provider co-prescribes opioids and benzodiazepines — a combination carrying an FDA Black Box Warning due to increased risk of respiratory depression and death. While sometimes clinically necessary, this combination requires careful justification.

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

Opioid Prescribing

4.6%

Opioid Rate

491

Opioid Claims

$33K

Opioid Cost

24.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

80% generic

Brand: 2,069 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 8,484 claims · $262K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Deutetrabenazine38$268K
Dulaglutide189$168K
Deutetrabenazine11$85K
Empagliflozin283$82K
Paliperidone Palmitate25$67K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine72$61K
Apixaban146$48K
Rivaroxaban159$43K
Mirabegron159$37K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase17$21K
Paliperidone70$20K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol37$15K
Tiotropium Bromide32$14K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog47$14K
Buprenorphine40$14K

Prescribing Profile

153

Unique Drugs

$204K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$168K

GLP-1 Drugs

33.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

60%

Female

2.71

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