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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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Heather DarmetkoDNP

Nurse Practitioner · Harrisonburg, VA 22801

NPI: 1073935409

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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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4,340

Total Claims

$444K

Drug Cost

377

Beneficiaries

$1,179

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

+1233%

Opioid rate vs peers

50.4% vs 3.8% avg

0%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,179 vs $1,174 avg

+11%

Brand preference vs peers

9.9% 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 1,233% 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

50.4%

Opioid Rate

2,188

Opioid Claims

$251K

Opioid Cost

32.6%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 50.4% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 429 claims · $271K

Generic: 3,911 claims · $174K

Patient Profile

65

Avg Age

66%

Female

1.98

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