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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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Mary PenkalaCNS

Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist · Ravenna, OH 44266

NPI: 1104260413

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribingElevated long-acting opioid rate

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3,736

Total Claims

$244K

Drug Cost

416

Beneficiaries

$587

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 41/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 1,680 Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist providers

+1731%

Opioid rate vs peers

57.2% vs 3.1% avg

-65%

Cost per patient vs peers

$587 vs $1,684 avg

-26%

Brand preference vs peers

7.0% vs 9.4% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

57.2%

Opioid Rate

2,138

Opioid Claims

$198K

Opioid Cost

17.4%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 57.2% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

93% generic

Brand: 260 claims · $121K

Generic: 3,476 claims · $123K

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

65%

Female

1.95

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