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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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Charlie KanoMD

Family Practice · Merced, CA 95348

NPI: 1003927567

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 89%

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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28,293

Total Claims

$3.3M

Drug Cost

1,406

Beneficiaries

$2,343

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+190%

Opioid rate vs peers

7.5% vs 2.6% avg

+119%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,343 vs $1,068 avg

+56%

Brand preference vs peers

14.1% 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 89% 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

7.5%

Opioid Rate

2,118

Opioid Claims

$163K

Opioid Cost

10.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 3,921 claims · $2.6M

Generic: 23,929 claims · $678K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin218$213K
Dulaglutide173$198K
Apixaban222$175K
Sitagliptin Phosphate126$162K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol126$132K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter105$92K
Semaglutide64$89K
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala20$83K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog218$81K
Semaglutide60$70K
Rivaroxaban53$65K
Rifaximin17$59K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate134$59K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog116$56K
Oxycodone Myristate24$47K

Prescribing Profile

228

Unique Drugs

$826K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$357K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.56

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