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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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David LeeM.D.

Internal Medicine · Elk Grove, CA 95757

NPI: 1003832346

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 98%

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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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15,121

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

778

Beneficiaries

$1,765

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+42%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.2% vs 2.2% avg

+25%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,765 vs $1,411 avg

-10%

Brand preference vs peers

9.6% 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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Our machine learning model — trained on 281 confirmed fraud cases — gives this provider a "Very High" fraud-pattern score. All 20 decision trees in our ensemble model agree that this provider's prescribing patterns resemble those of confirmed fraud cases. This is a statistical finding, not an accusation.

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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

3.2%

Opioid Rate

480

Opioid Claims

$18K

Opioid Cost

11.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,437 claims · $1.0M

Generic: 13,601 claims · $322K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide179$194K
Semaglutide68$82K
Apixaban90$82K
Sitagliptin Phosphate60$78K
Empagliflozin56$55K
Rivaroxaban50$46K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog70$43K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter49$42K
Insulin Lispro44$36K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol28$18K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate33$17K
Tiotropium Bromide16$13K
Linaclotide21$12K
Atorvastatin Calcium824$12K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol18$9,639

Prescribing Profile

182

Unique Drugs

$267K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$277K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

49%

Female

1.22

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