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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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Maria OrtegaNURSE PRACTIONER

Nurse Practitioner · Miami, FL 33175

NPI: 1023313152

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 87%

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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16,585

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

667

Beneficiaries

$1,883

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. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

-81%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.7% vs 3.8% avg

+60%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,883 vs $1,174 avg

+25%

Brand preference vs peers

11.1% vs 8.9% 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 87% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 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

0.7%

Opioid Rate

119

Opioid Claims

$711

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,819 claims · $975K

Generic: 14,608 claims · $274K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide183$188K
Apixaban124$104K
Denosumab32$54K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter69$52K
Sitagliptin Phosphate39$49K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog77$36K
Empagliflozin25$35K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl41$34K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate73$34K
Rivaroxaban37$31K
Linagliptin22$27K
Mirabegron37$24K
Dulaglutide23$22K
Sacubitril/Valsartan30$18K
Linagliptin/Metformin Hcl17$15K

Prescribing Profile

202

Unique Drugs

$237K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$224K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

72%

Female

1.68

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