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.
Read our methodology →Kathryn BarzilaiNURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner · West Springfield, MA 01089
NPI: 1730296906
33
🟠 Elevated
Risk Flags
Risk indicators are statistical patterns, not allegations. Learn more
108
Total Claims
$3,745
Drug Cost
0
Beneficiaries
$0
Cost/Patient
Risk Score Breakdown 33/100
Score components are additive. Read full methodology
Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers
+1663%
Opioid rate vs peers
66.7% vs 3.8% avg
+192%
Brand preference vs peers
25.9% vs 8.9% avg
⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.
🔎 Data Overview
Opioid prescribing rate is 1,663% above the average for Nurse Practitioner providers. While some providers legitimately treat pain-heavy populations, deviations of this magnitude are rare and warrant examination.
Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.
Opioid Prescribing
66.7%
Opioid Rate
72
Opioid Claims
$3,070
Opioid Cost
45.8%
Long-Acting Rate
This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 66.7% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.
Brand vs Generic
Brand: 28 claims · $1,126
Generic: 80 claims · $2,618
Patient Profile
80
Avg Age
—
Female
2.93
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