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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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Wendy CoutuNP

Nurse Practitioner · Gardner, MA 01440

NPI: 1932178167

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31

🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peers

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323

Total Claims

$317K

Drug Cost

72

Beneficiaries

$4,405

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 31/100

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

+940%

Opioid rate vs peers

39.3% vs 3.8% avg

+275%

Cost per patient vs peers

$4,405 vs $1,174 avg

+50%

Brand preference vs peers

13.3% 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 940% 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

39.3%

Opioid Rate

127

Opioid Claims

$25K

Opioid Cost

23.6%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 39.3% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 43 claims · $299K

Generic: 280 claims · $18K

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

68%

Female

2.36

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