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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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Steven GawthropP.A.

Physician Assistant · Paradise, CA 95969

NPI: 1134284292

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 92%

Machine learning model identifies prescribing patterns consistent with confirmed fraud cases. This is a statistical indicator, not an accusation.

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Risk Flags

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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11,741

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

665

Beneficiaries

$1,942

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 25/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 109,535 Physician Assistant providers

+40%

Opioid rate vs peers

12.9% vs 9.2% avg

+170%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,942 vs $719 avg

+105%

Brand preference vs peers

13.6% vs 6.7% avg

⚠️ Opioid + Benzodiazepine Co-Prescriber

This provider prescribes both opioids and benzodiazepines. The FDA has issued a Black Box Warning about the life-threatening risks of concurrent use.

🔎 Data Overview

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ML fraud detection score of 92% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 18 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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This provider co-prescribes opioids and benzodiazepines — a combination carrying an FDA Black Box Warning due to increased risk of respiratory depression and death. While sometimes clinically necessary, this combination requires careful justification.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

12.9%

Opioid Rate

1,516

Opioid Claims

$99K

Opioid Cost

14.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,587 claims · $945K

Generic: 10,061 claims · $341K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide60$64K
Semaglutide58$61K
Sitagliptin Phosphate71$52K
Apixaban65$51K
Empagliflozin59$48K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate81$40K
Semaglutide39$39K
Cariprazine Hcl23$34K
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen906$34K
Insulin Aspart17$27K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol55$26K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate50$25K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog14$22K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog41$18K
Linaclotide12$18K

Prescribing Profile

164

Unique Drugs

$179K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$164K

GLP-1 Drugs

25.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

66

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.34

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 of wrongdoing.Methodology · About · Dispute this data