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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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Lauren Ellis

Nurse Practitioner · Lima, PA 19037

NPI: 1043661325

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 90%

Machine learning model identifies prescribing patterns consistent with confirmed fraud cases. This is a statistical indicator, not an accusation.

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Risk Flags

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

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9,357

Total Claims

$822K

Drug Cost

382

Beneficiaries

$2,152

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

-76%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.9% vs 3.8% avg

+83%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,152 vs $1,174 avg

-4%

Brand preference vs peers

8.5% 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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ML fraud detection score of 90% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 18 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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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

0.9%

Opioid Rate

84

Opioid Claims

$1,195

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

92% generic

Brand: 789 claims · $599K

Generic: 8,512 claims · $221K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Pimavanserin Tartrate35$151K
Deutetrabenazine13$67K
Apixaban137$63K
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala12$47K
Lumateperone Tosylate30$41K
Dulaglutide25$25K
Risperidone Microspheres25$21K
Cariprazine Hcl14$21K
Rivaroxaban41$19K
Linaclotide30$17K
Duloxetine Hcl279$13K
Vibegron24$11K
Mirabegron25$11K
Aripiprazole57$10K
Lurasidone Hcl15$9,493

Prescribing Profile

130

Unique Drugs

$88K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$25K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

68%

Female

1.97

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