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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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Thomas DahlbergMD

Family Practice · Springfield, MO 65807

NPI: 1013013093

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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-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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55,992

Total Claims

$4.0M

Drug Cost

939

Beneficiaries

$4,263

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+72%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.4% vs 2.6% avg

+299%

Cost per patient vs peers

$4,263 vs $1,068 avg

+64%

Brand preference vs peers

14.7% 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

4.4%

Opioid Rate

2,478

Opioid Claims

$77K

Opioid Cost

10.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 8,186 claims · $2.8M

Generic: 47,427 claims · $1.1M

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban1,375$407K
Valbenazine Tosylate55$205K
Paliperidone Palmitate57$142K
Brexpiprazole196$134K
Rivaroxaban437$125K
Mirabegron513$120K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter174$117K
Vortioxetine Hydrobromide420$98K
Interferon Beta-1a11$92K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog273$91K
Pimavanserin Tartrate33$77K
Aripiprazole28$74K
Glatiramer Acetate26$64K
Semaglutide54$55K
Sitagliptin Phosphate185$54K

Prescribing Profile

305

Unique Drugs

$758K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$109K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

82

Avg Age

70%

Female

2.22

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