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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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Jeffrey VastaM.D.

Internal Medicine · Trinity, FL 34655

NPI: 1023097136

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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

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

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16,738

Total Claims

$2.0M

Drug Cost

871

Beneficiaries

$2,258

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-38%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.4% vs 2.2% avg

+60%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,258 vs $1,411 avg

+24%

Brand preference vs peers

13.1% 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 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

1.4%

Opioid Rate

233

Opioid Claims

$2,642

Opioid Cost

5.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,182 claims · $1.6M

Generic: 14,428 claims · $311K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban183$205K
Semaglutide114$166K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol126$132K
Dulaglutide65$125K
Empagliflozin81$111K
Tirzepatide48$93K
Rivaroxaban54$65K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter67$63K
Mirabegron52$49K
Sitagliptin Phosphate32$38K
Cariprazine Hcl18$36K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate45$34K
Linaclotide39$31K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog21$27K
Denosumab15$26K

Prescribing Profile

185

Unique Drugs

$570K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$404K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.62

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