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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 RochePA-C

Physician Assistant · Greensboro, NC 27408

NPI: 1568415313

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers99th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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2,754

Total Claims

$298K

Drug Cost

431

Beneficiaries

$693

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 43/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 109,535 Physician Assistant providers

+734%

Opioid rate vs peers

76.7% vs 9.2% avg

-4%

Cost per patient vs peers

$693 vs $719 avg

+77%

Brand preference vs peers

11.8% 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 734% 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

76.7%

Opioid Rate

2,111

Opioid Claims

$213K

Opioid Cost

19.1%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 76.7% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 324 claims · $167K

Generic: 2,430 claims · $132K

Patient Profile

65

Avg Age

65%

Female

2.01

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