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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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Steven NowotnyD.O.

Family Practice · Corpus Christi, TX 78411

NPI: 1013973015

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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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9,069

Total Claims

$466K

Drug Cost

338

Beneficiaries

$1,379

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+5%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.7% vs 2.6% avg

+29%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,379 vs $1,068 avg

+19%

Brand preference vs peers

10.7% 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 93% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

2.7%

Opioid Rate

245

Opioid Claims

$5,134

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 969 claims · $275K

Generic: 8,083 claims · $191K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban267$84K
Rifaximin19$24K
Brexpiprazole12$18K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog30$9,238
Dulaglutide16$8,597
Sacubitril/Valsartan25$8,203
Memantine Hcl272$8,115
Pantoprazole Sodium215$7,842
Liraglutide18$7,247
Empagliflozin25$7,155
Sitagliptin Phosphate22$6,057
Linaclotide11$5,993
Atorvastatin Calcium390$5,568
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog16$4,820
Collagenase Clostridium Hist.15$4,642

Prescribing Profile

140

Unique Drugs

$111K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$16K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

79

Avg Age

59%

Female

2.90

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