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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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Leigh RothPA-C

Physician Assistant · Hickory, NC 28602

NPI: 1770772865

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribingElevated long-acting opioid rate

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6,923

Total Claims

$529K

Drug Cost

470

Beneficiaries

$1,126

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 28/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+10
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 109,535 Physician Assistant providers

+527%

Opioid rate vs peers

57.7% vs 9.2% avg

+57%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,126 vs $719 avg

+7%

Brand preference vs peers

7.1% vs 6.7% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid prescribing rate is 527% 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

57.7%

Opioid Rate

3,992

Opioid Claims

$377K

Opioid Cost

15.4%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 57.7% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

93% generic

Brand: 492 claims · $333K

Generic: 6,431 claims · $196K

Patient Profile

68

Avg Age

65%

Female

1.56

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