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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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David NowelsMD

Family Practice · Denver, CO 80238

NPI: 1316052392

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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122

Total Claims

$9,085

Drug Cost

23

Beneficiaries

$395

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 39/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid rate (national percentile)+6

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+1775%

Opioid rate vs peers

48.4% vs 2.6% avg

-63%

Cost per patient vs peers

$395 vs $1,068 avg

+64%

Brand preference vs peers

14.8% vs 9.0% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

48.4%

Opioid Rate

59

Opioid Claims

$5,309

Opioid Cost

42.4%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 48.4% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 18 claims · $3,980

Generic: 104 claims · $5,105

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

Female

2.89

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