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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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Laurie NicholsRN, APN-C

Registered Nurse · Vineland, NJ 08360

NPI: 1003041427

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High cost outlier (population + peer)Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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4,342

Total Claims

$584K

Drug Cost

92

Beneficiaries

$6,348

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 25/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Cost per patient outlier+6
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 476 Registered Nurse providers

-67%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.9% vs 2.8% avg

+467%

Cost per patient vs peers

$6,348 vs $1,120 avg

+138%

Brand preference vs peers

18.9% vs 8.0% 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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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

0.9%

Opioid Rate

40

Opioid Claims

$751

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

81% generic

Brand: 811 claims · $432K

Generic: 3,484 claims · $148K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide103$101K
Apixaban85$45K
Rifaximin13$40K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter52$35K
Mirabegron34$14K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog73$14K
Semaglutide14$13K
Atorvastatin Calcium285$13K
Empagliflozin22$13K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate39$12K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate24$12K
Tiotropium Bromide22$12K
Rivaroxaban21$11K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol19$11K
Insulin Degludec24$7,995

Prescribing Profile

108

Unique Drugs

$79K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$115K

GLP-1 Drugs

25.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

70%

Female

3.03

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