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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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Brandon SimsAPN

Nurse Practitioner · Jackson, TN 38305

NPI: 1568699858

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribingElevated long-acting opioid rate

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6,795

Total Claims

$334K

Drug Cost

875

Beneficiaries

$381

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 31/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Opioid rate (national percentile)+5
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+905%

Opioid rate vs peers

38.0% vs 3.8% avg

-68%

Cost per patient vs peers

$381 vs $1,174 avg

-41%

Brand preference vs peers

5.2% vs 8.9% 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 905% 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

38.0%

Opioid Rate

2,583

Opioid Claims

$167K

Opioid Cost

17.9%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 38.0% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

95% generic

Brand: 353 claims · $171K

Generic: 6,442 claims · $163K

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

70%

Female

1.40

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