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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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Arash KiarashM.D., M.S.

Internal Medicine · Taylor, MI 48180

NPI: 1003921891

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 85%

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-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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16,312

Total Claims

$1.6M

Drug Cost

446

Beneficiaries

$3,477

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+240%

Opioid rate vs peers

7.6% vs 2.2% avg

+146%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,477 vs $1,411 avg

+53%

Brand preference vs peers

16.2% 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 85% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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Opioid rate is 240% above Internal Medicine peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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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

7.6%

Opioid Rate

1,242

Opioid Claims

$23K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 2,632 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 13,576 claims · $317K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban376$155K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter174$128K
Empagliflozin100$92K
Dulaglutide76$76K
Linaclotide76$49K
Tirzepatide37$39K
Rivaroxaban83$36K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol54$36K
Cariprazine Hcl24$36K
Sitagliptin Phosphate44$34K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr61$31K
Eslicarbazepine Acetate24$31K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol37$25K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog51$25K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol46$22K

Prescribing Profile

200

Unique Drugs

$374K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$132K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

53%

Female

2.52

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