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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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Melinda OrellanaM.D.

Family Practice · Redding, CA 96001

NPI: 1306150446

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peersElevated long-acting opioid rateElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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3,894

Total Claims

$468K

Drug Cost

181

Beneficiaries

$2,585

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 32/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+527%

Opioid rate vs peers

16.2% vs 2.6% avg

+142%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,585 vs $1,068 avg

+104%

Brand preference vs peers

18.3% 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 527% 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

16.2%

Opioid Rate

630

Opioid Claims

$26K

Opioid Cost

19.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

82% generic

Brand: 706 claims · $352K

Generic: 3,146 claims · $112K

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

67%

Female

1.02

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