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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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Carlton ClarkeM.D.

Family Practice · Garland, TX 75043

NPI: 1033153192

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 92%

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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9,162

Total Claims

$791K

Drug Cost

627

Beneficiaries

$1,262

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+2%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.6% vs 2.6% avg

+18%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,262 vs $1,068 avg

+10%

Brand preference vs peers

9.9% vs 9.0% 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 92% 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

2.6%

Opioid Rate

241

Opioid Claims

$2,037

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 899 claims · $628K

Generic: 8,161 claims · $156K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban74$74K
Dulaglutide17$42K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog53$40K
Empagliflozin18$30K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog22$23K
Rivaroxaban25$23K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl16$18K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter14$17K
Sitagliptin Phosphate14$16K
Linagliptin16$14K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol11$14K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate16$14K
Linaclotide17$14K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol16$12K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr15$12K

Prescribing Profile

129

Unique Drugs

$157K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$42K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.60

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