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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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Balwinder Shukla

Nurse Practitioner · San Ysidro, CA 92173

NPI: 1265045991

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30

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Elevated cost per beneficiaryHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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8,242

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

198

Beneficiaries

$5,333

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 30/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
High fills per patient+5
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

-23%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.9% vs 3.8% avg

+354%

Cost per patient vs peers

$5,333 vs $1,174 avg

+63%

Brand preference vs peers

14.5% vs 8.9% avg

Opioid Prescribing

2.9%

Opioid Rate

241

Opioid Claims

$17K

Opioid Cost

29.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,182 claims · $666K

Generic: 6,994 claims · $384K

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

69%

Female

2.81

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