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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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Barry BaconMD

Family Practice · Colville, WA 99114

NPI: 1053309146

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30

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

High opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh cost outlier (population + peer)High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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3,447

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

147

Beneficiaries

$8,142

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 30/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+10
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Cost per patient outlier+6
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+407%

Opioid rate vs peers

13.1% vs 2.6% avg

+662%

Cost per patient vs peers

$8,142 vs $1,068 avg

-14%

Brand preference vs peers

7.7% vs 9.0% avg

⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid rate is 407% above Family Practice peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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Cost per patient is 662% above the specialty average. Extreme cost outliers may indicate prescribing of unnecessarily expensive brand-name drugs or inappropriate drug utilization.

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

Opioid Prescribing

13.1%

Opioid Rate

451

Opioid Claims

$25K

Opioid Cost

17.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

92% generic

Brand: 265 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 3,168 claims · $67K

Patient Profile

68

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.04

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