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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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Richard SielskiM.D,

Family Practice · Lancaster, OH 43130

NPI: 1023080298

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 85%

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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24,692

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

857

Beneficiaries

$1,983

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+1%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.6% vs 2.6% avg

+86%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,983 vs $1,068 avg

+72%

Brand preference vs peers

15.4% vs 9.0% 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 85% 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

2.6%

Opioid Rate

645

Opioid Claims

$10K

Opioid Cost

2.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 3,784 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 20,734 claims · $536K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban480$208K
Rifaximin69$149K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog145$77K
Rivaroxaban109$72K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine48$42K
Insulin Detemir45$42K
Sitagliptin Phosphate80$39K
Insulin Aspart53$36K
Empagliflozin37$31K
Linagliptin85$30K
Exenatide Microspheres23$30K
Mirabegron95$27K
Dulaglutide36$27K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate44$20K
Potassium Chloride730$18K

Prescribing Profile

218

Unique Drugs

$400K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$27K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.54

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