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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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Vincent AlestraAGPCNP, RN

Nurse Practitioner · Smithtown, NY 11787

NPI: 1760004402

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers95th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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3,109

Total Claims

$622K

Drug Cost

529

Beneficiaries

$1,176

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 38/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+1272%

Opioid rate vs peers

51.9% vs 3.8% avg

0%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,176 vs $1,174 avg

+57%

Brand preference vs peers

14.0% 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 1,272% 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

51.9%

Opioid Rate

1,613

Opioid Claims

$426K

Opioid Cost

22.6%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 51.9% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 434 claims · $318K

Generic: 2,675 claims · $304K

Patient Profile

66

Avg Age

60%

Female

1.43

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