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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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Michael HeiseMD

Internal Medicine · Mc Murray, PA 15317

NPI: 1003804162

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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

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

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13,074

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

751

Beneficiaries

$1,362

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+75%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.9% vs 2.2% avg

-3%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,362 vs $1,411 avg

+24%

Brand preference vs peers

13.2% vs 10.6% 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

3.9%

Opioid Rate

511

Opioid Claims

$14K

Opioid Cost

7.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,709 claims · $781K

Generic: 11,245 claims · $235K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban340$163K
Sitagliptin Phosphate49$53K
Rivaroxaban87$51K
Empagliflozin86$42K
Semaglutide23$30K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol47$27K
Insulin Aspart Prot/Insuln Asp36$24K
Liraglutide15$22K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog74$22K
Insulin Aspart39$19K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter26$18K
Mirabegron58$16K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog56$15K
Patiromer Calcium Sorbitex12$12K
Semaglutide12$12K

Prescribing Profile

168

Unique Drugs

$328K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$65K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

58%

Female

1.52

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