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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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Weldon RichardsonPA-C

Physician Assistant · Idaho Falls, ID 83404

NPI: 1629351614

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Risk Flags

High opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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6,129

Total Claims

$288K

Drug Cost

325

Beneficiaries

$886

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 32/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 109,535 Physician Assistant providers

+415%

Opioid rate vs peers

47.3% vs 9.2% avg

+23%

Cost per patient vs peers

$886 vs $719 avg

-31%

Brand preference vs peers

4.6% vs 6.7% avg

Opioid Prescribing

47.3%

Opioid Rate

2,899

Opioid Claims

$124K

Opioid Cost

17.3%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 47.3% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

95% generic

Brand: 280 claims · $119K

Generic: 5,849 claims · $169K

Patient Profile

67

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