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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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Catherine BixbyMSN, RN, APRN, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner · Brentwood, TN 37027

NPI: 1104330133

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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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1,571

Total Claims

$231K

Drug Cost

136

Beneficiaries

$1,700

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 36/100

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

+1275%

Opioid rate vs peers

52.0% vs 3.8% avg

+45%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,700 vs $1,174 avg

+67%

Brand preference vs peers

14.8% 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 1,275% 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

52.0%

Opioid Rate

817

Opioid Claims

$55K

Opioid Cost

24.8%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 52.0% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 232 claims · $177K

Generic: 1,339 claims · $54K

Patient Profile

66

Avg Age

66%

Female

1.84

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