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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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Samer Al-HashmiMD

Internal Medicine · Hugoton, KS 67951

NPI: 1013941038

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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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10,626

Total Claims

$928K

Drug Cost

451

Beneficiaries

$2,057

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

+79%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.0% vs 2.2% avg

+46%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,057 vs $1,411 avg

+28%

Brand preference vs peers

13.6% 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

4.0%

Opioid Rate

425

Opioid Claims

$11K

Opioid Cost

7.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,413 claims · $758K

Generic: 9,007 claims · $155K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban165$111K
Sitagliptin Phosphate168$107K
Rivaroxaban122$73K
Insulin Aspart59$59K
Semaglutide43$47K
Insulin Detemir61$38K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog66$31K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog33$23K
Linagliptin28$22K
Empagliflozin28$21K
Insulin Lispro27$19K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter24$17K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog25$17K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate29$15K
Insulin Aspart Prot/Insuln Asp16$12K

Prescribing Profile

144

Unique Drugs

$371K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$47K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.19

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