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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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Susan KarunphandNP-C

Nurse Practitioner · Paterson, NJ 07503

NPI: 1730791468

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribingElevated cost per beneficiaryHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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6,729

Total Claims

$2.0M

Drug Cost

399

Beneficiaries

$4,943

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 39/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid rate (national percentile)+5
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+999%

Opioid rate vs peers

41.6% vs 3.8% avg

+321%

Cost per patient vs peers

$4,943 vs $1,174 avg

+116%

Brand preference vs peers

19.2% 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 999% 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

41.6%

Opioid Rate

2,798

Opioid Claims

$394K

Opioid Cost

21.2%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 41.6% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

81% generic

Brand: 1,291 claims · $1.6M

Generic: 5,438 claims · $324K

Patient Profile

65

Avg Age

65%

Female

1.78

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