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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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Sasha YurgionasMD

Family Practice · Cleveland, OH 44111

NPI: 1003172396

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🟡 Moderate

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

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

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4,550

Total Claims

$498K

Drug Cost

191

Beneficiaries

$2,608

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 17/100

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

-15%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.2% vs 2.6% avg

+144%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,608 vs $1,068 avg

+91%

Brand preference vs peers

17.2% 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 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

2.2%

Opioid Rate

100

Opioid Claims

$725

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

83% generic

Brand: 757 claims · $427K

Generic: 3,649 claims · $66K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide109$107K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog71$46K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol51$42K
Semaglutide21$25K
Sitagliptin Phosphate20$24K
Tiotropium Bromide34$22K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate27$15K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol20$12K
Exenatide Microspheres13$11K
Empagliflozin16$11K
Apixaban19$10K
Fluticasone Propionate13$8,255
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate12$7,786
Albuterol Sulfate153$5,083
Insulin Lispro25$4,835

Prescribing Profile

86

Unique Drugs

$86K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$132K

GLP-1 Drugs

17.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

64

Avg Age

62%

Female

1.23

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