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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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Guy TeranM.D.

Internal Medicine · Ukiah, CA 95482

NPI: 1013992452

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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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13,011

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

646

Beneficiaries

$1,809

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+52%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.4% vs 2.2% avg

+28%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,809 vs $1,411 avg

+11%

Brand preference vs peers

11.8% 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 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

3.4%

Opioid Rate

444

Opioid Claims

$10K

Opioid Cost

13.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,524 claims · $873K

Generic: 11,355 claims · $290K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin229$216K
Semaglutide95$103K
Apixaban166$73K
Dulaglutide100$73K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter37$25K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog62$23K
Tiotropium Bromide37$20K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog22$20K
Sitagliptin Phosphate31$20K
Rivaroxaban20$16K
Atorvastatin Calcium1,006$16K
Tamsulosin Hcl351$12K
Cabergoline37$12K
Insulin Aspart18$11K
Levothyroxine Sodium626$10K

Prescribing Profile

152

Unique Drugs

$341K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$176K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.35

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