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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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Susan HouselogA.R.N.P.

Nurse Practitioner · Dubuque, IA 52002

NPI: 1003104969

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🟠 Elevated

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 94%

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

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribingElevated long-acting opioid rateOpioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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578

Total Claims

$11K

Drug Cost

83

Beneficiaries

$137

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 35/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Opioid rate (national percentile)+5
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+920%

Opioid rate vs peers

38.6% vs 3.8% avg

-88%

Cost per patient vs peers

$137 vs $1,174 avg

-75%

Brand preference vs peers

2.2% vs 8.9% avg

⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.

⚠️ 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 94% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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Opioid prescribing rate is 920% above the average for Nurse Practitioner providers. While some providers legitimately treat pain-heavy populations, deviations of this magnitude are rare and warrant examination.

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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

38.6%

Opioid Rate

223

Opioid Claims

$4,460

Opioid Cost

13.9%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 38.6% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

98% generic

Brand: 13 claims · $527

Generic: 565 claims · $11K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen155$3,020
Diclofenac Sodium28$1,080
Gabapentin31$686
Morphine Sulfate13$460
Cephalexin38$286
Alprazolam15$240
Nystatin12$202
Trazodone Hcl31$182
Mirtazapine11$158
Methadone Hcl19$147
Furosemide16$144
Lorazepam13$125
Doxycycline Monohydrate11$118
Doxepin Hcl11$94
Tramadol Hcl16$83

Prescribing Profile

16

Unique Drugs

35.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

82

Avg Age

68%

Female

2.54

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