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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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Paula Gingles

Nurse Practitioner · Charlotte, NC 28215

NPI: 1518528728

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30

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

High cost outlier (population + peer)High long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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3,388

Total Claims

$492K

Drug Cost

65

Beneficiaries

$7,570

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 30/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Cost per patient outlier+6
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+34%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.1% vs 3.8% avg

+545%

Cost per patient vs peers

$7,570 vs $1,174 avg

+65%

Brand preference vs peers

14.6% vs 8.9% avg

🔎 Data Overview

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Cost per patient is 545% above the specialty average. Extreme cost outliers may indicate prescribing of unnecessarily expensive brand-name drugs or inappropriate drug utilization.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

5.1%

Opioid Rate

172

Opioid Claims

$8,790

Opioid Cost

27.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 491 claims · $363K

Generic: 2,875 claims · $118K

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

37%

Female

3.60

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