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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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Garfield PickellM. D.

Family Practice · Modesto, CA 95356

NPI: 1154428621

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peersElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)

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895

Total Claims

$79K

Drug Cost

188

Beneficiaries

$421

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 43/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid rate (national percentile)+5
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+1499%

Opioid rate vs peers

41.2% vs 2.6% avg

-61%

Cost per patient vs peers

$421 vs $1,068 avg

+7%

Brand preference vs peers

9.6% 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 prescribing rate is 1,499% above the average for Family Practice 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

41.2%

Opioid Rate

369

Opioid Claims

$58K

Opioid Cost

37.7%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 41.2% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 86 claims · $47K

Generic: 809 claims · $33K

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

60%

Female

2.84

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