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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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Michael BankaMD

Family Practice · Norton Shores, MI 49441

NPI: 1013994870

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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

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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11,525

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

637

Beneficiaries

$2,251

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+125%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.8% vs 2.6% avg

+111%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,251 vs $1,068 avg

+34%

Brand preference vs peers

12.0% 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 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

5.8%

Opioid Rate

670

Opioid Claims

$28K

Opioid Cost

14.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,378 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 10,065 claims · $243K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban128$137K
Dulaglutide63$102K
Semaglutide69$92K
Etanercept13$86K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog56$70K
Rivaroxaban46$60K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol53$50K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter51$48K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase15$48K
Sitagliptin Phosphate36$45K
Empagliflozin41$44K
Tirzepatide16$26K
Mirabegron32$24K
Sacubitril/Valsartan22$22K
Mometasone/Formoterol43$19K

Prescribing Profile

147

Unique Drugs

$443K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$220K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

47%

Female

1.25

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