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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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Heather WalshPA-C

Physician Assistant · San Diego, CA 92103

NPI: 1083865026

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers99th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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653

Total Claims

$56K

Drug Cost

187

Beneficiaries

$298

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 41/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Opioid rate (national percentile)+15
Long-acting opioid rate+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 109,535 Physician Assistant providers

+675%

Opioid rate vs peers

71.2% vs 9.2% avg

-59%

Cost per patient vs peers

$298 vs $719 avg

+86%

Brand preference vs peers

12.4% 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 675% 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

71.2%

Opioid Rate

465

Opioid Claims

$41K

Opioid Cost

25.4%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 71.2% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 81 claims · $27K

Generic: 572 claims · $29K

Patient Profile

68

Avg Age

67%

Female

2.05

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