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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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Paul NielsenMD, MS

Family Practice · Wooster, OH 44691

NPI: 1912187071

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15

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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29,073

Total Claims

$1.8M

Drug Cost

1,063

Beneficiaries

$1,668

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-70%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.8% vs 2.6% avg

+56%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,668 vs $1,068 avg

+16%

Brand preference vs peers

10.4% vs 9.0% avg

Opioid Prescribing

0.8%

Opioid Rate

227

Opioid Claims

$3,696

Opioid Cost

6.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 3,013 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 25,948 claims · $522K

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.67

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