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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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Donald HalcrowD.C., PA-C

Physician Assistant · Spokane, WA 99223

NPI: 1679626808

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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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2,803

Total Claims

$194K

Drug Cost

231

Beneficiaries

$841

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

+775%

Opioid rate vs peers

80.4% vs 9.2% avg

+17%

Cost per patient vs peers

$841 vs $719 avg

+34%

Brand preference vs peers

8.9% 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 775% 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

80.4%

Opioid Rate

2,253

Opioid Claims

$152K

Opioid Cost

23.1%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 80.4% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 250 claims · $112K

Generic: 2,553 claims · $82K

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

67%

Female

1.67

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