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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 SteenbergenM.D.

Family Practice · Jefferson City, MO 65109

NPI: 1013997337

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 94%

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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17,248

Total Claims

$1.6M

Drug Cost

909

Beneficiaries

$1,722

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

+90%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.9% vs 2.6% avg

+61%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,722 vs $1,068 avg

+31%

Brand preference vs peers

11.8% 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 94% 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

4.9%

Opioid Rate

843

Opioid Claims

$35K

Opioid Cost

12.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 2,022 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 15,118 claims · $346K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban217$191K
Rivaroxaban75$71K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol66$61K
Sitagliptin Phosphate67$55K
Tirzepatide38$49K
Semaglutide33$48K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase19$43K
Cariprazine Hcl24$36K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog43$34K
Insulin Degludec19$31K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate53$30K
Mirabegron55$30K
Empagliflozin28$30K
Dulaglutide16$28K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol46$23K

Prescribing Profile

194

Unique Drugs

$422K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$161K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

47%

Female

1.08

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