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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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James VandermarkFNP-C

Nurse Practitioner · Schererville, IN 46375

NPI: 1609534791

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribingElevated long-acting opioid rate

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2,462

Total Claims

$220K

Drug Cost

530

Beneficiaries

$416

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 41/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+1366%

Opioid rate vs peers

55.4% vs 3.8% avg

-65%

Cost per patient vs peers

$416 vs $1,174 avg

-20%

Brand preference vs peers

7.1% vs 8.9% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

55.4%

Opioid Rate

1,365

Opioid Claims

$83K

Opioid Cost

15.8%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 55.4% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

93% generic

Brand: 174 claims · $130K

Generic: 2,288 claims · $90K

Patient Profile

66

Avg Age

61%

Female

1.57

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