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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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) · Colorado Springs, CO 80906
NPI: 1053391391
15
🟡 Moderate
Risk Flags
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5,729
Total Claims
$421K
Drug Cost
285
Beneficiaries
$1,478
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 15/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 105 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) providers
+198%
Opioid rate vs peers
59.6% vs 20.0% avg
+170%
Cost per patient vs peers
$1,478 vs $547 avg
-13%
Brand preference vs peers
5.6% vs 6.4% avg
Opioid Prescribing
59.6%
Opioid Rate
3,413
Opioid Claims
$307K
Opioid Cost
35.3%
Long-Acting Rate
This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 59.6% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 318 claims · $159K
Generic: 5,411 claims · $263K
Top Prescribed Drugs
| Drug (Generic) | Claims | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine | 122 | $42K |
| Meperidine Hcl | 13 | $40K |
| Oxycodone Myristate | 37 | $35K |
| Tramadol Hcl | 281 | $31K |
| Tapentadol Hcl | 47 | $31K |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 51 | $28K |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 861 | $26K |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 680 | $24K |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 435 | $17K |
| Hydrocodone Bitartrate | 24 | $15K |
| Morphine Sulfate | 517 | $13K |
| Lidocaine | 114 | $12K |
| Pregabalin | 269 | $11K |
| Gabapentin | 303 | $8,849 |
| Buprenorphine | 12 | $6,961 |
Prescribing Profile
39
Unique Drugs
15.0
Anomaly Score
Patient Profile
64
Avg Age
62%
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