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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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Shannon StarkM.A. CCC/SLP, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner · Sidney, NY 13838

NPI: 1003129438

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🟢 Low

Risk Flags

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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3,839

Total Claims

$609K

Drug Cost

346

Beneficiaries

$1,761

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 8/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

-44%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.1% vs 3.8% avg

+50%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,761 vs $1,174 avg

+82%

Brand preference vs peers

16.2% vs 8.9% avg

⚠️ Opioid + Benzodiazepine Co-Prescriber

This provider prescribes both opioids and benzodiazepines. The FDA has issued a Black Box Warning about the life-threatening risks of concurrent use.

🔎 Data Overview

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This provider co-prescribes opioids and benzodiazepines — a combination carrying an FDA Black Box Warning due to increased risk of respiratory depression and death. While sometimes clinically necessary, this combination requires careful justification.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

2.1%

Opioid Rate

82

Opioid Claims

$826

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 610 claims · $505K

Generic: 3,166 claims · $100K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide91$132K
Apixaban47$48K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog11$16K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter17$15K
Sitagliptin Phosphate11$13K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate22$12K
Fondaparinux Sodium12$9,460
Fluticasone/Vilanterol11$6,204
Albuterol Sulfate92$5,225
Potassium Chloride51$4,401
Aripiprazole22$4,163
Atorvastatin Calcium228$3,589
Levothyroxine Sodium171$3,372
Duloxetine Hcl68$3,263
Levothyroxine Sodium47$3,071

Prescribing Profile

82

Unique Drugs

$61K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$132K

GLP-1 Drugs

8.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

60%

Female

1.08

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 of wrongdoing.Methodology · About · Dispute this data