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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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Kevin KonzenMD

Internal Medicine · Saint Louis, MO 63110

NPI: 1033102702

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

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-prescriber

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20,432

Total Claims

$2.2M

Drug Cost

1,390

Beneficiaries

$1,611

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+51%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.4% vs 2.2% avg

+14%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,611 vs $1,411 avg

+22%

Brand preference vs peers

13.0% 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 86% 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

3.4%

Opioid Rate

690

Opioid Claims

$19K

Opioid Cost

5.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,626 claims · $1.9M

Generic: 17,584 claims · $360K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban234$237K
Semaglutide144$219K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol126$134K
Dulaglutide96$133K
Empagliflozin98$94K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog85$61K
Pimavanserin Tartrate13$60K
Sitagliptin Phosphate55$58K
Rivaroxaban44$53K
Tirzepatide32$47K
Insulin Aspart21$40K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter51$37K
Linaclotide40$31K
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf93$30K
Mirabegron34$29K

Prescribing Profile

205

Unique Drugs

$615K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$416K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.25

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