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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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Kara CooperNP

Nurse Practitioner · Forest Grove, OR 97116

NPI: 1023324415

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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

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

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12,188

Total Claims

$771K

Drug Cost

352

Beneficiaries

$2,189

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+86%

Opioid rate vs peers

7.0% vs 3.8% avg

+86%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,189 vs $1,174 avg

+34%

Brand preference vs peers

11.9% 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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ML fraud detection score of 88% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 18 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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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

7.0%

Opioid Rate

856

Opioid Claims

$17K

Opioid Cost

9.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,437 claims · $504K

Generic: 10,661 claims · $261K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban298$171K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase16$53K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog100$34K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol59$28K
Rivaroxaban46$25K
Sitagliptin Phosphate36$25K
Mirabegron54$19K
Empagliflozin38$18K
Memantine Hcl240$15K
Paliperidone25$12K
Formoterol Fumarate12$11K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter16$11K
Budesonide19$11K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog25$7,724
Levothyroxine Sodium530$7,307

Prescribing Profile

156

Unique Drugs

$251K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

83

Avg Age

66%

Female

1.71

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