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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5,472
Total Claims
$477K
Drug Cost
343
Beneficiaries
$1,392
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 45/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers
+1513%
Opioid rate vs peers
61.0% vs 3.8% avg
+19%
Cost per patient vs peers
$1,392 vs $1,174 avg
-15%
Brand preference vs peers
7.5% vs 8.9% avg
⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.
🔎 Data Overview
Opioid prescribing rate is 1,513% 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
61.0%
Opioid Rate
3,338
Opioid Claims
$338K
Opioid Cost
18.8%
Long-Acting Rate
This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 61.0% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 410 claims · $247K
Generic: 5,062 claims · $230K
Top Prescribed Drugs
| Drug (Generic) | Claims | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Myristate | 68 | $66K |
| Linaclotide | 56 | $38K |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 534 | $36K |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 1,079 | $30K |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 805 | $30K |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 37 | $27K |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 43 | $27K |
| Tapentadol Hcl | 12 | $24K |
| Tapentadol Hcl | 14 | $17K |
| Oxymorphone Hcl | 19 | $10K |
| Gabapentin | 410 | $9,724 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 32 | $9,205 |
| Morphine Sulfate | 316 | $9,171 |
| Lubiprostone | 40 | $8,212 |
| Milnacipran Hcl | 12 | $6,458 |
Prescribing Profile
37
Unique Drugs
45.0
Anomaly Score
Patient Profile
65
Avg Age
70%
Female
2.14
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