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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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David BascoNURSE PRACTITIONER

Nurse Practitioner · Sacramento, CA 95816

NPI: 1790413920

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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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4,304

Total Claims

$524K

Drug Cost

744

Beneficiaries

$704

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

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

+1098%

Opioid rate vs peers

45.3% vs 3.8% avg

-40%

Cost per patient vs peers

$704 vs $1,174 avg

+34%

Brand preference vs peers

11.9% 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 1,098% 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

45.3%

Opioid Rate

1,951

Opioid Claims

$225K

Opioid Cost

27.9%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 45.3% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 512 claims · $354K

Generic: 3,792 claims · $170K

Patient Profile

64

Avg Age

62%

Female

1.49

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