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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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Syed AhmedM.D.

Internal Medicine · Orange City, FL 32763

NPI: 1013969898

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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14,355

Total Claims

$1.6M

Drug Cost

673

Beneficiaries

$2,426

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-49%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.1% vs 2.2% avg

+72%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,426 vs $1,411 avg

+22%

Brand preference vs peers

13.0% 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 84% 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

1.1%

Opioid Rate

163

Opioid Claims

$2,801

Opioid Cost

17.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,860 claims · $1.4M

Generic: 12,429 claims · $233K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide107$178K
Empagliflozin92$138K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl104$134K
Apixaban120$119K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter89$117K
Elviteg/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafen28$115K
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf300$64K
Sitagliptin Phosphate38$52K
Dulaglutide28$52K
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf128$40K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol36$30K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl37$27K
Sacubitril/Valsartan17$24K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog16$20K
Insulin Detemir14$17K

Prescribing Profile

155

Unique Drugs

$364K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$230K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

62%

Female

2.05

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