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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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Andrew GartenPA

Physician Assistant · Spokane, WA 99223

NPI: 1689059164

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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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6,321

Total Claims

$692K

Drug Cost

350

Beneficiaries

$1,977

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 41/100

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

+562%

Opioid rate vs peers

60.8% vs 9.2% avg

+175%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,977 vs $719 avg

+88%

Brand preference vs peers

12.5% 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 562% 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

60.8%

Opioid Rate

3,844

Opioid Claims

$493K

Opioid Cost

33.4%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 60.8% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 792 claims · $487K

Generic: 5,529 claims · $205K

Patient Profile

64

Avg Age

68%

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