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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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Raye AbsherFNP-C

Nurse Practitioner · North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

NPI: 1316552664

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

High opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)High fills per patient

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10,905

Total Claims

$1.8M

Drug Cost

536

Beneficiaries

$3,404

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 36/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+10
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+732%

Opioid rate vs peers

31.5% vs 3.8% avg

+190%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,404 vs $1,174 avg

+64%

Brand preference vs peers

14.6% vs 8.9% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Opioid prescribing rate is 732% 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

31.5%

Opioid Rate

3,432

Opioid Claims

$606K

Opioid Cost

19.5%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 31.5% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 1,586 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 9,305 claims · $485K

Patient Profile

63

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.68

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