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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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Michelle CaoM.D.

Family Practice · La Mesa, CA 91942

NPI: 1003129842

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🟢 Low

ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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1,696

Total Claims

$265K

Drug Cost

351

Beneficiaries

$754

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 8/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+5%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.7% vs 2.6% avg

-29%

Cost per patient vs peers

$754 vs $1,068 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 88% 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

2.7%

Opioid Rate

46

Opioid Claims

$919

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 1,411 claims · $33K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide69$80K
Tirzepatide24$36K
Apixaban25$29K
Rosuvastatin Calcium59$2,886
Ezetimibe22$1,313
Levothyroxine Sodium14$1,054
Losartan Potassium61$995
Atorvastatin Calcium68$887
Omeprazole37$817
Naltrexone Hcl22$777
Levothyroxine Sodium34$746
Gabapentin33$595
Metformin Hcl33$559
Amlodipine Besylate53$553
Oxycodone Hcl22$539

Prescribing Profile

37

Unique Drugs

$29K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$116K

GLP-1 Drugs

8.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

63%

Female

1.10

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