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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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Pamela RicoFNP-C

Nurse Practitioner · Oakhurst, CA 93644

NPI: 1881683928

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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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2,559

Total Claims

$365K

Drug Cost

371

Beneficiaries

$984

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

+1020%

Opioid rate vs peers

42.4% vs 3.8% avg

-16%

Cost per patient vs peers

$984 vs $1,174 avg

+35%

Brand preference vs peers

12.0% 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 1,020% 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

42.4%

Opioid Rate

1,084

Opioid Claims

$187K

Opioid Cost

31.6%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 42.4% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 307 claims · $250K

Generic: 2,252 claims · $115K

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

61%

Female

1.50

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