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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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James NeffM.D.

Internal Medicine · Corpus Christi, TX 78412

NPI: 1013992015

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 91%

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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12,826

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

907

Beneficiaries

$1,374

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+20%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.7% vs 2.2% avg

-3%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,374 vs $1,411 avg

+8%

Brand preference vs peers

11.5% 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 91% 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

2.7%

Opioid Rate

344

Opioid Claims

$8,431

Opioid Cost

6.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,464 claims · $1.0M

Generic: 11,272 claims · $219K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide125$156K
Empagliflozin125$138K
Apixaban124$112K
Dulaglutide66$90K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol67$78K
Rivaroxaban72$73K
Mirabegron35$21K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl20$20K
Dronedarone Hcl18$18K
Denosumab11$18K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate38$16K
Sitagliptin Phosphate12$14K
Pitavastatin Calcium19$14K
Evolocumab16$13K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog20$12K

Prescribing Profile

151

Unique Drugs

$415K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$246K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

53%

Female

0.95

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