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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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Patrick DixonAPNP

Nurse Practitioner · Anoka, MN 55303

NPI: 1417308313

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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2,695

Total Claims

$361K

Drug Cost

167

Beneficiaries

$2,159

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid rate (national percentile)+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+832%

Opioid rate vs peers

35.3% vs 3.8% avg

+84%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,159 vs $1,174 avg

+47%

Brand preference vs peers

13.0% vs 8.9% 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 832% above the average for Nurse Practitioner 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

35.3%

Opioid Rate

950

Opioid Claims

$136K

Opioid Cost

30.5%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 35.3% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 351 claims · $255K

Generic: 2,344 claims · $106K

Patient Profile

61

Avg Age

60%

Female

1.76

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