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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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Krista KirchnerAPNP

Nurse Practitioner · La Crosse, WI 54601

NPI: 1710469051

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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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1,053

Total Claims

$53K

Drug Cost

237

Beneficiaries

$224

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

+1042%

Opioid rate vs peers

43.2% vs 3.8% avg

-81%

Cost per patient vs peers

$224 vs $1,174 avg

-52%

Brand preference vs peers

4.3% 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 1,042% 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

43.2%

Opioid Rate

455

Opioid Claims

$37K

Opioid Cost

32.7%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 43.2% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

96% generic

Brand: 45 claims · $16K

Generic: 1,008 claims · $37K

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

63%

Female

1.33

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