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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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Nicole RickerFNP-C

Nurse Practitioner · Hainesport, NJ 08036

NPI: 1053087437

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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3,105

Total Claims

$524K

Drug Cost

397

Beneficiaries

$1,320

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 38/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+1259%

Opioid rate vs peers

51.4% vs 3.8% avg

+12%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,320 vs $1,174 avg

+84%

Brand preference vs peers

16.3% vs 8.9% avg

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

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid prescribing rate is 1,259% above the average for Nurse Practitioner providers. While some providers legitimately treat pain-heavy populations, deviations of this magnitude are rare and warrant examination.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

51.4%

Opioid Rate

1,596

Opioid Claims

$246K

Opioid Cost

26.9%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 51.4% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 506 claims · $406K

Generic: 2,599 claims · $119K

Patient Profile

62

Avg Age

65%

Female

1.68

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