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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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Robert MaddenMD

Internal Medicine · Rome, GA 30165

NPI: 1023224151

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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

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

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9,083

Total Claims

$678K

Drug Cost

307

Beneficiaries

$2,207

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+232%

Opioid rate vs peers

7.4% vs 2.2% avg

+56%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,207 vs $1,411 avg

-11%

Brand preference vs peers

9.5% 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 90% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 18 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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Opioid rate is 232% above Internal Medicine peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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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

7.4%

Opioid Rate

676

Opioid Claims

$20K

Opioid Cost

1.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 858 claims · $516K

Generic: 8,177 claims · $160K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban85$87K
Semaglutide31$33K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog25$25K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol18$23K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol15$20K
Tirzepatide17$19K
Semaglutide14$16K
Sitagliptin Phosphate18$16K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol35$15K
Rivaroxaban11$11K
Mirabegron15$9,984
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen365$9,116
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter12$8,374
Evolocumab12$7,788
Dexlansoprazole22$7,233

Prescribing Profile

131

Unique Drugs

$134K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$68K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

60%

Female

1.33

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