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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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Erik SmithPA-C

Physician Assistant · Sacramento, CA 95842

NPI: 1396033395

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

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

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5,437

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

567

Beneficiaries

$1,943

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 32/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+10
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 109,535 Physician Assistant providers

+437%

Opioid rate vs peers

49.3% vs 9.2% avg

+170%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,943 vs $719 avg

+167%

Brand preference vs peers

17.8% vs 6.7% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid rate is 437% above Physician Assistant peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

49.3%

Opioid Rate

2,681

Opioid Claims

$532K

Opioid Cost

35.2%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 49.3% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

82% generic

Brand: 967 claims · $680K

Generic: 4,470 claims · $421K

Patient Profile

65

Avg Age

58%

Female

1.48

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