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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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Laura WaldochN.P.-C

Nurse Practitioner · Aurora, IL 60506

NPI: 1801278056

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32

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

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

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197

Total Claims

$5,702

Drug Cost

45

Beneficiaries

$127

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 32/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid rate (national percentile)+6

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+1282%

Opioid rate vs peers

52.3% vs 3.8% avg

-89%

Cost per patient vs peers

$127 vs $1,174 avg

-20%

Brand preference vs peers

7.1% 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 1,282% 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

52.3%

Opioid Rate

103

Opioid Claims

$2,702

Opioid Cost

21.4%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 52.3% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

93% generic

Brand: 14 claims · $291

Generic: 183 claims · $5,411

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

67%

Female

2.88

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