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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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Krystal NelsonAPRN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner · Galesburg, IL 61401

NPI: 1245634963

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribingElevated long-acting opioid rate

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4,459

Total Claims

$211K

Drug Cost

592

Beneficiaries

$356

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 34/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+1350%

Opioid rate vs peers

54.9% vs 3.8% avg

-70%

Cost per patient vs peers

$356 vs $1,174 avg

-60%

Brand preference vs peers

3.6% 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 1,350% 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

54.9%

Opioid Rate

2,446

Opioid Claims

$125K

Opioid Cost

14.7%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 54.9% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

96% generic

Brand: 160 claims · $74K

Generic: 4,299 claims · $137K

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

71%

Female

1.86

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