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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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Ellen GokeyNP

Nurse Practitioner · Albany, NY 12206

NPI: 1235289422

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36

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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377

Total Claims

$27K

Drug Cost

98

Beneficiaries

$277

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

+1310%

Opioid rate vs peers

53.3% vs 3.8% avg

-76%

Cost per patient vs peers

$277 vs $1,174 avg

+38%

Brand preference vs peers

12.2% 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 1,310% 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

53.3%

Opioid Rate

201

Opioid Claims

$21K

Opioid Cost

49.3%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 53.3% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 46 claims · $18K

Generic: 331 claims · $8,643

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

58%

Female

2.64

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