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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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Joseph ShanklandP.A.

Physician Assistant · Aurora, CO 80014

NPI: 1215262431

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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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2,144

Total Claims

$200K

Drug Cost

152

Beneficiaries

$1,313

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 43/100

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

+643%

Opioid rate vs peers

68.3% vs 9.2% avg

+83%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,313 vs $719 avg

+65%

Brand preference vs peers

11.0% vs 6.7% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

68.3%

Opioid Rate

1,464

Opioid Claims

$143K

Opioid Cost

33.1%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 68.3% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 236 claims · $114K

Generic: 1,908 claims · $86K

Patient Profile

66

Avg Age

68%

Female

1.86

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