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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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Violetta MelkumFNP-C

Nurse Practitioner · Scottsdale, AZ 85260

NPI: 1730849845

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribingElevated long-acting opioid rate

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1,359

Total Claims

$69K

Drug Cost

279

Beneficiaries

$247

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 32/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+1250%

Opioid rate vs peers

51.1% vs 3.8% avg

-79%

Cost per patient vs peers

$247 vs $1,174 avg

-64%

Brand preference vs peers

3.2% vs 8.9% avg

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

Opioid Prescribing

51.1%

Opioid Rate

694

Opioid Claims

$44K

Opioid Cost

16.7%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 51.1% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

97% generic

Brand: 43 claims · $30K

Generic: 1,316 claims · $39K

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

67%

Female

1.71

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