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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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Dennis CortesMD

Internal Medicine · Miramar, FL 33027

NPI: 1013198118

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

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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15,338

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

682

Beneficiaries

$1,758

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

-8%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.1% vs 2.2% avg

+25%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,758 vs $1,411 avg

-4%

Brand preference vs peers

10.2% 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 86% 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

2.1%

Opioid Rate

316

Opioid Claims

$5,978

Opioid Cost

6.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,537 claims · $943K

Generic: 13,601 claims · $243K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban184$174K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog56$67K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide53$63K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog57$53K
Semaglutide37$39K
Sitagliptin Phosphate28$39K
Rivaroxaban39$30K
Insulin Detemir28$28K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate34$24K
Empagliflozin16$24K
Mirabegron24$22K
Insulin Aspart12$19K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog13$18K
Tirzepatide16$17K
Sacubitril/Valsartan12$17K

Prescribing Profile

172

Unique Drugs

$316K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$56K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.55

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