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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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Michelle ElliottFNP

Nurse Practitioner · Valdese, NC 28690

NPI: 1003231705

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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10,237

Total Claims

$993K

Drug Cost

373

Beneficiaries

$2,662

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

-34%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.5% vs 3.8% avg

+127%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,662 vs $1,174 avg

+67%

Brand preference vs peers

14.8% vs 8.9% 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

2.5%

Opioid Rate

255

Opioid Claims

$2,822

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 1,503 claims · $844K

Generic: 8,645 claims · $146K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide78$108K
Apixaban110$72K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl60$67K
Sitagliptin Phosphate47$54K
Linaclotide52$47K
Insulin Degludec21$36K
Empagliflozin24$29K
Semaglutide24$25K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate59$24K
Rivaroxaban31$24K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol15$18K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog17$17K
Asenapine Maleate12$15K
Sacubitril/Valsartan18$15K
Insulin Detemir11$14K

Prescribing Profile

156

Unique Drugs

$222K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$133K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

66%

Female

1.30

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