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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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Scott BlattmanMD

Family Practice · Woodway, TX 76712

NPI: 1023082146

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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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9,497

Total Claims

$751K

Drug Cost

478

Beneficiaries

$1,570

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

-64%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.9% vs 2.6% avg

+47%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,570 vs $1,068 avg

+15%

Brand preference vs peers

10.4% 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 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

0.9%

Opioid Rate

88

Opioid Claims

$474

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 981 claims · $590K

Generic: 8,466 claims · $158K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide104$138K
Apixaban63$53K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol42$34K
Insulin Degludec20$33K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter27$31K
Dulaglutide23$29K
Empagliflozin27$23K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr30$21K
Insulin Degludec19$16K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl12$16K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide14$14K
Tirzepatide12$12K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol23$9,020
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate18$8,130
Dexlansoprazole12$7,036

Prescribing Profile

126

Unique Drugs

$111K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$180K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

55%

Female

0.96

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