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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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Daniel EkkensMD

General Practice · Chico, CA 95926

NPI: 1962433839

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

High opioid rate vs specialty peersElevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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6,644

Total Claims

$478K

Drug Cost

262

Beneficiaries

$1,823

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 31/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+10
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 7,389 General Practice providers

+633%

Opioid rate vs peers

18.1% vs 2.5% avg

+62%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,823 vs $1,128 avg

-2%

Brand preference vs peers

8.2% vs 8.4% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid prescribing rate is 633% above the average for General Practice 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

18.1%

Opioid Rate

1,206

Opioid Claims

$46K

Opioid Cost

11.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

92% generic

Brand: 542 claims · $273K

Generic: 6,068 claims · $204K

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.19

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