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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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Tammi FergusonFNP

Nurse Practitioner · Bolivar, TN 38008

NPI: 1023066057

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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

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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12,704

Total Claims

$881K

Drug Cost

540

Beneficiaries

$1,632

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. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+125%

Opioid rate vs peers

8.5% vs 3.8% avg

+39%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,632 vs $1,174 avg

+21%

Brand preference vs peers

10.7% vs 8.9% 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

8.5%

Opioid Rate

1,083

Opioid Claims

$22K

Opioid Cost

2.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,351 claims · $676K

Generic: 11,294 claims · $204K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide195$203K
Linaclotide107$79K
Apixaban75$65K
Sitagliptin Phosphate47$48K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter33$22K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog25$21K
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen865$17K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate35$17K
Empagliflozin22$17K
Insulin Degludec32$15K
Rivaroxaban24$15K
Dexlansoprazole25$14K
Tiotropium Bromide17$9,415
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog17$9,008
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl13$8,640

Prescribing Profile

142

Unique Drugs

$145K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$203K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

61%

Female

1.36

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