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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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Lauren EdwardsNP

Nurse Practitioner · Baton Rouge, LA 70808

NPI: 1578098661

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36

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

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

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632

Total Claims

$18K

Drug Cost

131

Beneficiaries

$141

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. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+1264%

Opioid rate vs peers

51.6% vs 3.8% avg

-88%

Cost per patient vs peers

$141 vs $1,174 avg

-71%

Brand preference vs peers

2.5% vs 8.9% avg

⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.

Opioid Prescribing

51.6%

Opioid Rate

326

Opioid Claims

$13K

Opioid Cost

28.8%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 51.6% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

98% generic

Brand: 16 claims · $2,495

Generic: 616 claims · $16K

Patient Profile

64

Avg Age

69%

Female

3.06

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