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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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Michael StaszelD.O.

Family Practice · Mount Shasta, CA 96067

NPI: 1417917766

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

High opioid rate vs specialty peersElevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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17,242

Total Claims

$1.9M

Drug Cost

826

Beneficiaries

$2,300

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 31/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+10
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+372%

Opioid rate vs peers

12.2% vs 2.6% avg

+115%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,300 vs $1,068 avg

+27%

Brand preference vs peers

11.4% vs 9.0% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid rate is 372% above Family Practice 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

12.2%

Opioid Rate

2,097

Opioid Claims

$73K

Opioid Cost

23.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,954 claims · $1.5M

Generic: 15,185 claims · $418K

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

48%

Female

0.88

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