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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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Michele FriedmanA.R.N.P.

Nurse Practitioner · Waterloo, IA 50703

NPI: 1508844465

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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21,518

Total Claims

$1.9M

Drug Cost

562

Beneficiaries

$3,460

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 22/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
High fills per patient+5
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

-19%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.1% vs 3.8% avg

+195%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,460 vs $1,174 avg

+69%

Brand preference vs peers

15.0% vs 8.9% avg

Opioid Prescribing

3.1%

Opioid Rate

663

Opioid Claims

$30K

Opioid Cost

14.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 3,219 claims · $1.5M

Generic: 18,275 claims · $468K

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

48%

Female

2.37

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