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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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Paul SchwartzPA-S, L.AC.

Physician Assistant · Tacoma, WA 98465

NPI: 1316208895

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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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4,764

Total Claims

$485K

Drug Cost

326

Beneficiaries

$1,487

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

+725%

Opioid rate vs peers

75.8% vs 9.2% avg

+107%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,487 vs $719 avg

+53%

Brand preference vs peers

10.2% 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 725% 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

75.8%

Opioid Rate

3,611

Opioid Claims

$425K

Opioid Cost

26.6%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 75.8% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 486 claims · $257K

Generic: 4,278 claims · $228K

Patient Profile

66

Avg Age

63%

Female

1.95

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