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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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Linda DucatPA-C

Physician Assistant · Grand Rapids, MI 49503

NPI: 1528133683

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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2,850

Total Claims

$171K

Drug Cost

165

Beneficiaries

$1,034

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 38/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 109,535 Physician Assistant providers

+590%

Opioid rate vs peers

63.4% vs 9.2% avg

+44%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,034 vs $719 avg

-16%

Brand preference vs peers

5.6% 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 590% 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

63.4%

Opioid Rate

1,807

Opioid Claims

$110K

Opioid Cost

37.6%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 63.4% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

94% generic

Brand: 160 claims · $83K

Generic: 2,690 claims · $87K

Patient Profile

65

Avg Age

52%

Female

1.64

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