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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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Blaine BroussardM.D.

Internal Medicine · Alexandria, LA 71303

NPI: 1023251659

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 95%

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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12,717

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

601

Beneficiaries

$2,314

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

-28%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.6% vs 2.2% avg

+64%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,314 vs $1,411 avg

+34%

Brand preference vs peers

14.2% 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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Our machine learning model — trained on 281 confirmed fraud cases — gives this provider a "Very High" fraud-pattern score. All 20 decision trees in our ensemble model agree that this provider's prescribing patterns resemble those of confirmed fraud cases. This is a statistical finding, not an accusation.

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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

1.6%

Opioid Rate

206

Opioid Claims

$3,198

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,795 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 10,806 claims · $201K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide98$129K
Apixaban140$114K
Semaglutide88$92K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter66$58K
Sitagliptin Phosphate71$57K
Semaglutide46$48K
Rivaroxaban45$44K
Empagliflozin46$43K
Insulin Degludec37$38K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog27$36K
Linaclotide35$34K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate68$32K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog44$32K
Insulin Degludec39$27K
Tirzepatide15$22K

Prescribing Profile

180

Unique Drugs

$298K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$303K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

58%

Female

1.26

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