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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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John SursoM.D.

Family Practice · Cleveland, OH 44109

NPI: 1003887902

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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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9,104

Total Claims

$709K

Drug Cost

542

Beneficiaries

$1,307

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

-50%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.3% vs 2.6% avg

+22%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,307 vs $1,068 avg

+24%

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 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

1.3%

Opioid Rate

117

Opioid Claims

$1,401

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,015 claims · $517K

Generic: 8,048 claims · $189K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban120$96K
Rivaroxaban85$64K
Semaglutide17$34K
Mirabegron42$32K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter31$26K
Empagliflozin14$19K
Sitagliptin Phosphate18$18K
Ticagrelor22$13K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate16$11K
Atorvastatin Calcium574$9,819
Pantoprazole Sodium300$8,858
Linaclotide13$8,720
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog37$7,456
Levothyroxine Sodium86$6,158
Levothyroxine Sodium475$6,054

Prescribing Profile

132

Unique Drugs

$197K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$34K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.09

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