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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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Viral PatelD.O.

Family Practice · Crittenden, KY 41030

NPI: 1003012428

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 90%

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

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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14,459

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

750

Beneficiaries

$1,392

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-7%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.4% vs 2.6% avg

+30%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,392 vs $1,068 avg

+21%

Brand preference vs peers

10.9% vs 9.0% 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 90% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 18 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

2.4%

Opioid Rate

346

Opioid Claims

$10K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,568 claims · $833K

Generic: 12,797 claims · $207K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban118$99K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter54$64K
Rivaroxaban78$62K
Semaglutide39$51K
Semaglutide31$50K
Ubrogepant25$34K
Empagliflozin26$34K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate57$34K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol36$29K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol25$28K
Dulaglutide12$24K
Tirzepatide18$24K
Liraglutide12$22K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog30$22K
Rimegepant Sulfate15$16K

Prescribing Profile

163

Unique Drugs

$223K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$171K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.59

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