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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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Michael HirschMD

Family Practice · Flourtown, PA 19031

NPI: 1013954171

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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-prescriber

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11,591

Total Claims

$852K

Drug Cost

696

Beneficiaries

$1,224

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-62%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.0% vs 2.6% avg

+15%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,224 vs $1,068 avg

-7%

Brand preference vs peers

8.4% 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

1.0%

Opioid Rate

115

Opioid Claims

$1,615

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

92% generic

Brand: 967 claims · $629K

Generic: 10,546 claims · $220K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban106$67K
Dulaglutide31$67K
Semaglutide35$57K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol63$55K
Empagliflozin33$33K
Tiotropium Bromide43$26K
Mirabegron49$24K
Semaglutide15$18K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl11$18K
Sitagliptin Phosphate13$18K
Linagliptin12$18K
Rivaroxaban20$17K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol19$13K
Insulin Detemir11$9,947
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter14$9,612

Prescribing Profile

157

Unique Drugs

$190K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$142K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.08

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