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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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Paula TemoczkoN.P.

Nurse Practitioner · Uxbridge, MA 01569

NPI: 1205891132

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribingElevated cost per beneficiaryHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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272

Total Claims

$272K

Drug Cost

49

Beneficiaries

$5,545

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 34/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid rate (national percentile)+5
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+1018%

Opioid rate vs peers

42.3% vs 3.8% avg

+372%

Cost per patient vs peers

$5,545 vs $1,174 avg

+281%

Brand preference vs peers

33.8% 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 1,018% 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

42.3%

Opioid Rate

115

Opioid Claims

$14K

Opioid Cost

21.7%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 42.3% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

66% generic

Brand: 92 claims · $260K

Generic: 180 claims · $11K

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

51%

Female

3.39

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