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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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Karla BallewARNP

Nurse Practitioner · Mukilteo, WA 98275

NPI: 1740603307

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🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

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

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23,215

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

831

Beneficiaries

$1,494

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 20/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

-78%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.8% vs 3.8% avg

+27%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,494 vs $1,174 avg

-25%

Brand preference vs peers

6.7% vs 8.9% avg

Opioid Prescribing

0.8%

Opioid Rate

194

Opioid Claims

$11K

Opioid Cost

15.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

93% generic

Brand: 1,527 claims · $621K

Generic: 21,329 claims · $610K

Patient Profile

80

Avg Age

65%

Female

2.32

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