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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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Alexandra CooperAGCNS-BC

Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist · Houston, TX 77030

NPI: 1548802754

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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81

Total Claims

$3,628

Drug Cost

39

Beneficiaries

$93

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 36/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8

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

+1519%

Opioid rate vs peers

50.6% vs 3.1% avg

-94%

Cost per patient vs peers

$93 vs $1,684 avg

+110%

Brand preference vs peers

19.8% 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 1,519% 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

50.6%

Opioid Rate

41

Opioid Claims

$1,733

Opioid Cost

34.1%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 50.6% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

80% generic

Brand: 16 claims · $1,225

Generic: 65 claims · $2,403

Patient Profile

66

Avg Age

64%

Female

2.56

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