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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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Aneesha AsherMD

Internal Medicine · Addison, TX 75001

NPI: 1023017175

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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-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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10,209

Total Claims

$629K

Drug Cost

182

Beneficiaries

$3,459

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+23%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.8% vs 2.2% avg

+145%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,459 vs $1,411 avg

+32%

Brand preference vs peers

14.0% 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 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

2.8%

Opioid Rate

281

Opioid Claims

$8,731

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,430 claims · $425K

Generic: 8,750 claims · $203K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban174$51K
Carbidopa/Levodopa82$44K
Epoetin Alfa30$39K
Linagliptin117$31K
Dulaglutide36$25K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog76$25K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog61$21K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase24$19K
Sitagliptin Phosphate31$12K
Linaclotide24$11K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol24$8,884
Memantine Hcl191$8,265
Divalproex Sodium227$8,229
Insulin Aspart25$7,734
Lurasidone Hcl23$6,961

Prescribing Profile

145

Unique Drugs

$74K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$25K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

80

Avg Age

70%

Female

2.33

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