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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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Nathaniel BrochuP.A.

Physician Assistant · Williamsville, NY 14221

NPI: 1861585309

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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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3,825

Total Claims

$645K

Drug Cost

404

Beneficiaries

$1,598

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 38/100

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

+611%

Opioid rate vs peers

65.3% vs 9.2% avg

+122%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,598 vs $719 avg

+181%

Brand preference vs peers

18.7% 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 611% 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

65.3%

Opioid Rate

2,498

Opioid Claims

$467K

Opioid Cost

41.0%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 65.3% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

81% generic

Brand: 716 claims · $419K

Generic: 3,109 claims · $227K

Patient Profile

68

Avg Age

64%

Female

1.69

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