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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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Kerstin LappenCNS

Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist · Minneapolis, MN 55404

NPI: 1427019538

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31

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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569

Total Claims

$30K

Drug Cost

72

Beneficiaries

$415

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 31/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid rate (national percentile)+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 1,680 Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist providers

+1176%

Opioid rate vs peers

39.9% vs 3.1% avg

-75%

Cost per patient vs peers

$415 vs $1,684 avg

-5%

Brand preference vs peers

9.0% vs 9.4% 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 1,176% above the average for Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist 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

39.9%

Opioid Rate

227

Opioid Claims

$16K

Opioid Cost

37.9%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 39.9% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 51 claims · $13K

Generic: 518 claims · $17K

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

57%

Female

3.32

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