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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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Brandon HobelM.D.

Family Practice · Auburn, CA 95603

NPI: 1003177056

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 92%

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

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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6,263

Total Claims

$565K

Drug Cost

531

Beneficiaries

$1,064

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+39%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.6% vs 2.6% avg

0%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,064 vs $1,068 avg

+25%

Brand preference vs peers

11.2% 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 92% 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

3.6%

Opioid Rate

225

Opioid Claims

$9,611

Opioid Cost

16.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 700 claims · $437K

Generic: 5,534 claims · $127K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide54$71K
Rivaroxaban38$62K
Apixaban64$53K
Fluticasone Propionate31$19K
Tiotropium Bromide19$18K
Tirzepatide13$14K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter13$11K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate21$11K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog21$10K
Atorvastatin Calcium556$8,268
Potassium Chloride187$6,639
Gabapentin282$6,362
Tiotropium Bromide11$6,026
Levothyroxine Sodium235$4,908
Omeprazole183$4,647

Prescribing Profile

99

Unique Drugs

$115K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$85K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

54%

Female

0.96

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