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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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Melissa WatsonAPRN

Nurse Practitioner · Slidell, LA 70458

NPI: 1891185948

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🟠 Elevated

🚫 This provider appears on the OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)

Exclusion type: 1128b1 · Date: 20241219 · State:

Risk Flags

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)OIG Excluded ProviderHigh fills per patient

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5,152

Total Claims

$683K

Drug Cost

176

Beneficiaries

$3,883

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 32/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
OIG excluded provider+20
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

-82%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.7% vs 3.8% avg

+231%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,883 vs $1,174 avg

+78%

Brand preference vs peers

15.8% vs 8.9% avg

Opioid Prescribing

0.7%

Opioid Rate

35

Opioid Claims

$178

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 810 claims · $573K

Generic: 4,309 claims · $109K

Patient Profile

60

Avg Age

71%

Female

1.19

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