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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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Hussam KujokMD

Internal Medicine · Carmichael, CA 95608

NPI: 1013081611

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 87%

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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11,313

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

563

Beneficiaries

$2,984

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+65%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.7% vs 2.2% avg

+111%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,984 vs $1,411 avg

+29%

Brand preference vs peers

13.7% 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 87% 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

3.7%

Opioid Rate

418

Opioid Claims

$6,860

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,531 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 9,663 claims · $348K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide116$202K
Dulaglutide79$118K
Sitagliptin Phosphate83$110K
Apixaban135$110K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter112$103K
Linaclotide58$74K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol49$71K
Empagliflozin40$63K
Tirzepatide37$45K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl19$33K
Rivaroxaban27$25K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr43$22K
Liraglutide11$21K
Mirabegron18$21K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog25$19K

Prescribing Profile

144

Unique Drugs

$392K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$386K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

52%

Female

1.47

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