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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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Steven SkahillM.D.

Internal Medicine · Williamston, NC 27892

NPI: 1023017233

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

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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19,033

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

487

Beneficiaries

$2,569

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

+2%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.3% vs 2.2% avg

+82%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,569 vs $1,411 avg

+12%

Brand preference vs peers

11.9% 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 86% 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

2.3%

Opioid Rate

434

Opioid Claims

$13K

Opioid Cost

13.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 2,264 claims · $895K

Generic: 16,709 claims · $351K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban433$200K
Deutetrabenazine15$51K
Mirabegron85$34K
Rivaroxaban69$33K
Linaclotide60$31K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol68$31K
Collagenase Clostridium Hist.68$31K
Sitagliptin Phosphate51$25K
Insulin Aspart68$21K
Liraglutide20$18K
Atorvastatin Calcium1,399$18K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol42$17K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate41$17K
Sevelamer Carbonate22$17K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog52$16K

Prescribing Profile

185

Unique Drugs

$350K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$31K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

63%

Female

2.59

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