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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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Marquita NelsonM.D.

Hematology-Oncology · Memphis, TN 38103

NPI: 1174866891

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribing

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179

Total Claims

$68K

Drug Cost

25

Beneficiaries

$2,712

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 31/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+6

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Peer Comparison vs. 8,541 Hematology-Oncology providers

+773%

Opioid rate vs peers

54.7% vs 6.3% avg

-80%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,712 vs $14K avg

-1%

Brand preference vs peers

14.5% vs 14.6% 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 773% above the average for Hematology-Oncology 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

54.7%

Opioid Rate

98

Opioid Claims

$1,415

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 54.7% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 26 claims · $45K

Generic: 153 claims · $23K

Patient Profile

42

Avg Age

Female

4.22

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