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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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Belinda HesterNURSE PRACTITIONER

Nurse Practitioner · Cumberland, MD 21502

NPI: 1972943322

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🟠 Elevated

Risk Flags

Very high opioid rate vs specialty peers90th percentile opioid prescribingHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh fills per patient

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1,347

Total Claims

$70K

Drug Cost

52

Beneficiaries

$1,346

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 34/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+18
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid rate (national percentile)+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+980%

Opioid rate vs peers

40.8% vs 3.8% avg

+15%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,346 vs $1,174 avg

-47%

Brand preference vs peers

4.7% vs 8.9% avg

⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.

Opioid Prescribing

40.8%

Opioid Rate

550

Opioid Claims

$43K

Opioid Cost

23.6%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 40.8% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

95% generic

Brand: 63 claims · $34K

Generic: 1,284 claims · $36K

Patient Profile

64

Avg Age

48%

Female

1.28

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