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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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Cherrell ShellsN.P.-C

Nurse Practitioner · Flint, MI 48503

NPI: 1033410451

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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8,721

Total Claims

$847K

Drug Cost

313

Beneficiaries

$2,706

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+126%

Opioid rate vs peers

8.5% vs 3.8% avg

+130%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,706 vs $1,174 avg

+66%

Brand preference vs peers

14.7% 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

8.5%

Opioid Rate

744

Opioid Claims

$13K

Opioid Cost

1.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 1,265 claims · $693K

Generic: 7,327 claims · $146K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide109$130K
Semaglutide53$63K
Sitagliptin Phosphate51$47K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate83$38K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter52$33K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase13$32K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog38$30K
Semaglutide15$22K
Apixaban29$18K
Vibegron21$16K
Ipratropium Bromide23$15K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol28$15K
Linaclotide19$15K
Albuterol Sulfate369$15K
Fluticasone Propionate26$13K

Prescribing Profile

124

Unique Drugs

$81K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$215K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

63

Avg Age

69%

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 of wrongdoing.Methodology · About · Dispute this data