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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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Erin HartsmithPA-C

Physician Assistant · Southfield, MI 48076

NPI: 1760861983

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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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4,259

Total Claims

$220K

Drug Cost

473

Beneficiaries

$465

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

+651%

Opioid rate vs peers

69.0% vs 9.2% avg

-35%

Cost per patient vs peers

$465 vs $719 avg

-50%

Brand preference vs peers

3.3% 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 651% 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

69.0%

Opioid Rate

2,938

Opioid Claims

$155K

Opioid Cost

23.1%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 69.0% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

97% generic

Brand: 141 claims · $104K

Generic: 4,118 claims · $116K

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

61%

Female

1.70

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