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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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Tracy EdwardsMD

Family Practice · Hiawassee, GA 30546

NPI: 1013979855

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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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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8,796

Total Claims

$810K

Drug Cost

375

Beneficiaries

$2,160

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

+37%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.5% vs 2.6% avg

+102%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,160 vs $1,068 avg

+63%

Brand preference vs peers

14.7% 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 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

3.5%

Opioid Rate

310

Opioid Claims

$8,157

Opioid Cost

12.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 1,282 claims · $639K

Generic: 7,445 claims · $168K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban170$137K
Dulaglutide96$113K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol97$95K
Rivaroxaban60$32K
Sitagliptin Phosphate29$24K
Empagliflozin40$20K
Linaclotide23$17K
Diclofenac Sodium27$17K
Mirabegron44$17K
Linagliptin11$9,679
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate14$7,761
Fluticasone/Vilanterol18$7,599
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate13$6,584
Levothyroxine Sodium473$5,607
Fluticasone Propionate15$4,574

Prescribing Profile

155

Unique Drugs

$308K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$113K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.60

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