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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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Christian GarridoPA-S

Physician Assistant · Spokane Valley, WA 99216

NPI: 1982121125

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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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4,799

Total Claims

$453K

Drug Cost

398

Beneficiaries

$1,137

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

+547%

Opioid rate vs peers

59.4% vs 9.2% avg

+58%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,137 vs $719 avg

+52%

Brand preference vs peers

10.1% 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 547% 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

59.4%

Opioid Rate

2,852

Opioid Claims

$384K

Opioid Cost

32.0%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 59.4% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 485 claims · $279K

Generic: 4,314 claims · $174K

Patient Profile

63

Avg Age

66%

Female

1.78

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