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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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Andrea GiffelNP

Nurse Practitioner · Grand Rapids, MI 49503

NPI: 1669098935

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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443

Total Claims

$21K

Drug Cost

91

Beneficiaries

$235

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 31/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid rate (national percentile)+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+1123%

Opioid rate vs peers

46.3% vs 3.8% avg

-80%

Cost per patient vs peers

$235 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 1,123% 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

46.3%

Opioid Rate

205

Opioid Claims

$13K

Opioid Cost

24.9%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 46.3% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

95% generic

Brand: 23 claims · $5,786

Generic: 420 claims · $16K

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

57%

Female

3.91

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