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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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Keyvan ShiraziM.D.

Internal Medicine · Encino, CA 91316

NPI: 1023033107

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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18,858

Total Claims

$2.2M

Drug Cost

832

Beneficiaries

$2,691

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-49%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.2% vs 2.2% avg

+91%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,691 vs $1,411 avg

+42%

Brand preference vs peers

15.1% 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 93% 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

1.2%

Opioid Rate

217

Opioid Claims

$4,548

Opioid Cost

14.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 2,824 claims · $1.4M

Generic: 15,865 claims · $878K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Metformin Hcl75$301K
Sitagliptin Phosphate319$218K
Apixaban248$104K
Icosapent Ethyl327$99K
Diclofenac Sodium423$74K
Omeprazole/Sodium Bicarbonate41$54K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol73$53K
Insulin Aspart27$49K
Semaglutide37$46K
Linaclotide62$45K
Empagliflozin76$45K
Canagliflozin39$41K
Diclofenac Potassium11$36K
Dexlansoprazole119$34K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter48$33K

Prescribing Profile

203

Unique Drugs

$501K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$77K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.52

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