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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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Lawrence AlderM.D.

Internal Medicine · Kerrville, TX 78028

NPI: 1023027182

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 90%

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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11,491

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

692

Beneficiaries

$1,520

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-7%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.1% vs 2.2% avg

+8%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,520 vs $1,411 avg

-2%

Brand preference vs peers

10.5% 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 90% 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

2.1%

Opioid Rate

240

Opioid Claims

$1,555

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,193 claims · $848K

Generic: 10,210 claims · $202K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide96$141K
Empagliflozin60$67K
Apixaban57$55K
Tirzepatide38$53K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter54$51K
Mirabegron42$41K
Dulaglutide22$31K
Rivaroxaban17$26K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol38$26K
Semaglutide19$25K
Sitagliptin Phosphate27$24K
Insulin Degludec14$18K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol12$14K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate24$13K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol18$12K

Prescribing Profile

165

Unique Drugs

$184K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$250K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.24

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