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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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Michael KnutsenMPAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Marshalltown, IA 50158

NPI: 1063774321

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers99th percentile opioid prescribing

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272

Total Claims

$16K

Drug Cost

117

Beneficiaries

$137

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Opioid rate (national percentile)+15

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Peer Comparison vs. 109,535 Physician Assistant providers

+636%

Opioid rate vs peers

67.7% vs 9.2% avg

-81%

Cost per patient vs peers

$137 vs $719 avg

+99%

Brand preference vs peers

13.2% vs 6.7% 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 prescribing rate is 636% above the average for Physician Assistant providers. While some providers legitimately treat pain-heavy populations, deviations of this magnitude are rare and warrant examination.

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

Opioid Prescribing

67.7%

Opioid Rate

184

Opioid Claims

$1,552

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 67.7% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 36 claims · $14K

Generic: 236 claims · $1,785

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

62%

Female

1.13

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