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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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Nicholas OrowM.D.

Family Practice · Bay City, MI 48708

NPI: 1396038972

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30

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

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

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13,898

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

525

Beneficiaries

$2,724

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 30/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+565%

Opioid rate vs peers

17.1% vs 2.6% avg

+155%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,724 vs $1,068 avg

+37%

Brand preference vs peers

12.4% 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 565% 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

17.1%

Opioid Rate

2,384

Opioid Claims

$102K

Opioid Cost

10.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,706 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 12,083 claims · $302K

Patient Profile

65

Avg Age

46%

Female

1.26

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