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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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Bethany PontiusNP

Nurse Practitioner · Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223

NPI: 1174002737

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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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3,356

Total Claims

$384K

Drug Cost

337

Beneficiaries

$1,138

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

+1194%

Opioid rate vs peers

48.9% vs 3.8% avg

-3%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,138 vs $1,174 avg

+59%

Brand preference vs peers

14.1% vs 8.9% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

48.9%

Opioid Rate

1,642

Opioid Claims

$229K

Opioid Cost

30.3%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 48.9% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 473 claims · $269K

Generic: 2,883 claims · $114K

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

68%

Female

1.88

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