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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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Shawn CottonM.D.

Family Practice · East Aurora, NY 14052

NPI: 1003880113

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

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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10,889

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

616

Beneficiaries

$1,895

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

+71%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.4% vs 2.6% avg

+77%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,895 vs $1,068 avg

+37%

Brand preference vs peers

12.3% 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 86% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 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

4.4%

Opioid Rate

479

Opioid Claims

$43K

Opioid Cost

14.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,330 claims · $933K

Generic: 9,460 claims · $231K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban212$165K
Dulaglutide48$78K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol77$73K
Empagliflozin90$69K
Rivaroxaban73$60K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog79$57K
Semaglutide37$54K
Mirabegron63$48K
Semaglutide18$25K
Tiotropium Bromide32$23K
Oxycodone Hcl23$22K
Sitagliptin Phosphate11$17K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate33$16K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog12$11K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr15$10K

Prescribing Profile

158

Unique Drugs

$383K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$157K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.06

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