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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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April CapernaDO

Internal Medicine · Charlotte, NC 28226

NPI: 1376785295

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36

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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132

Total Claims

$5,704

Drug Cost

49

Beneficiaries

$116

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 36/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid rate (national percentile)+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+1423%

Opioid rate vs peers

34.1% vs 2.2% avg

-92%

Cost per patient vs peers

$116 vs $1,411 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 1,423% above the average for Internal Medicine 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

34.1%

Opioid Rate

45

Opioid Claims

$3,372

Opioid Cost

24.4%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 34.1% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 14 claims · $3,378

Generic: 118 claims · $2,325

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

57%

Female

2.73

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