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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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Kathy Ann HowardNP

Nurse Practitioner · Covington, LA 70433

NPI: 1255799664

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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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631

Total Claims

$25K

Drug Cost

105

Beneficiaries

$239

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

+1174%

Opioid rate vs peers

48.2% vs 3.8% avg

-80%

Cost per patient vs peers

$239 vs $1,174 avg

+2%

Brand preference vs peers

9.0% vs 8.9% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

48.2%

Opioid Rate

304

Opioid Claims

$13K

Opioid Cost

39.1%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 48.2% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 57 claims · $12K

Generic: 574 claims · $13K

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

52%

Female

3.43

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