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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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Cathy OlingerC.N.M.,F.N.P.

Nurse Practitioner · Fort Payne, AL 35967

NPI: 1184764912

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 94%

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-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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19,451

Total Claims

$997K

Drug Cost

598

Beneficiaries

$1,667

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

-4%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.6% vs 3.8% avg

+42%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,667 vs $1,174 avg

-15%

Brand preference vs peers

7.5% 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 94% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

3.6%

Opioid Rate

704

Opioid Claims

$9,152

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

93% generic

Brand: 1,453 claims · $690K

Generic: 17,859 claims · $301K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide65$71K
Apixaban92$70K
Dulaglutide58$67K
Rivaroxaban29$38K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter49$34K
Empagliflozin62$21K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog18$21K
Insulin Detemir30$19K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog22$17K
Mirabegron37$14K
Icosapent Ethyl80$14K
Insulin Aspart Prot/Insuln Asp14$11K
Linaclotide17$11K
Ipratropium Bromide21$10K
Paliperidone24$10K

Prescribing Profile

188

Unique Drugs

$140K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$139K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

65

Avg Age

46%

Female

1.09

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