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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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James FischerM.D.

Internal Medicine · Palm Harbor, FL 34684

NPI: 1023113321

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 89%

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-prescriber

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9,105

Total Claims

$860K

Drug Cost

622

Beneficiaries

$1,383

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+27%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.8% vs 2.2% avg

-2%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,383 vs $1,411 avg

+18%

Brand preference vs peers

12.5% 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 89% 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

2.8%

Opioid Rate

258

Opioid Claims

$4,059

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,133 claims · $677K

Generic: 7,932 claims · $180K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban177$155K
Dulaglutide56$70K
Rivaroxaban49$51K
Semaglutide44$47K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter47$38K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog28$27K
Empagliflozin21$19K
Sitagliptin Phosphate13$18K
Tiotropium Bromide15$14K
Linaclotide16$12K
Insulin Detemir14$7,070
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate16$6,733
Levothyroxine Sodium452$6,390
Rosuvastatin Calcium276$6,327
Atorvastatin Calcium525$6,248

Prescribing Profile

133

Unique Drugs

$243K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$116K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

46%

Female

1.10

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