⚠️

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.

Read our methodology →

Kim BuckleyPA-C

Physician Assistant · Golden, CO 80403

NPI: 1144258252

Share:

29

🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 90%

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

Learn more →

Risk Flags

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

Risk indicators are statistical patterns, not allegations. Learn more

9,931

Total Claims

$651K

Drug Cost

358

Beneficiaries

$1,819

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

Score components are additive. Read full methodology

Peer Comparison vs. 109,535 Physician Assistant providers

-63%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.4% vs 9.2% avg

+153%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,819 vs $719 avg

+50%

Brand preference vs peers

10.0% 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

🤖

ML fraud detection score of 90% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 18 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

⚠️

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

3.4%

Opioid Rate

336

Opioid Claims

$9,703

Opioid Cost

11.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 986 claims · $450K

Generic: 8,908 claims · $201K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban181$101K
Rivaroxaban69$37K
Mirabegron56$30K
Tiotropium Bromide36$20K
Empagliflozin19$12K
Semaglutide11$11K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate17$8,014
Sitagliptin Phosphate17$7,935
Tiotropium Bromide20$7,653
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate15$7,577
Fluticasone/Vilanterol18$7,454
Memantine Hcl130$7,038
Olanzapine281$6,900
Levothyroxine Sodium498$6,802
Linagliptin13$6,713

Prescribing Profile

139

Unique Drugs

$158K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$11K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

81

Avg Age

67%

Female

2.21

Avg Risk Score

Explore More

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