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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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Nicole NovakPA-C

Physician Assistant · Wauwatosa, WI 53226

NPI: 1811424609

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

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

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5,396

Total Claims

$290K

Drug Cost

790

Beneficiaries

$368

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

+523%

Opioid rate vs peers

57.3% vs 9.2% avg

-49%

Cost per patient vs peers

$368 vs $719 avg

-29%

Brand preference vs peers

4.7% vs 6.7% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid prescribing rate is 523% 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

57.3%

Opioid Rate

3,092

Opioid Claims

$195K

Opioid Cost

17.0%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 57.3% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

95% generic

Brand: 256 claims · $132K

Generic: 5,140 claims · $158K

Patient Profile

68

Avg Age

64%

Female

1.90

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