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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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Kate WhitakerAPRN-BC

Nurse Practitioner · Casper, WY 82609

NPI: 1114407053

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46

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh fills per patient

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915

Total Claims

$44K

Drug Cost

38

Beneficiaries

$1,154

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 46/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+1515%

Opioid rate vs peers

61.1% vs 3.8% avg

-2%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,154 vs $1,174 avg

-77%

Brand preference vs peers

2.1% 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 1,515% 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

61.1%

Opioid Rate

559

Opioid Claims

$36K

Opioid Cost

41.0%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 61.1% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

98% generic

Brand: 19 claims · $15K

Generic: 896 claims · $29K

Patient Profile

65

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.49

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