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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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Christina NickelsM.D.

General Practice · Abingdon, VA 24211

NPI: 1861643140

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17

🟡 Moderate

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Extreme fills per patient

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22,481

Total Claims

$919K

Drug Cost

417

Beneficiaries

$2,204

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 17/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 7,389 General Practice providers

-76%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.6% vs 2.5% avg

+95%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,204 vs $1,128 avg

+22%

Brand preference vs peers

10.3% vs 8.4% avg

Opioid Prescribing

0.6%

Opioid Rate

135

Opioid Claims

$2,628

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 2,306 claims · $625K

Generic: 20,161 claims · $294K

Patient Profile

79

Avg Age

68%

Female

2.66

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