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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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Oscar GarzaM.D.

Family Practice · Pearsall, TX 78061

NPI: 1033158290

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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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20,015

Total Claims

$1.9M

Drug Cost

659

Beneficiaries

$2,941

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+8%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.8% vs 2.6% avg

+175%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,941 vs $1,068 avg

+47%

Brand preference vs peers

13.2% 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 93% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

2.8%

Opioid Rate

555

Opioid Claims

$7,990

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,626 claims · $1.6M

Generic: 17,257 claims · $325K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban293$159K
Empagliflozin215$152K
Sitagliptin Phosphate168$133K
Mirabegron214$119K
Adalimumab12$90K
Rifaximin28$82K
Insulin Degludec73$67K
Semaglutide53$60K
Dulaglutide62$55K
Pimavanserin Tartrate23$52K
Semaglutide39$51K
Rivaroxaban109$43K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol44$42K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog51$35K
Insulin Detemir32$34K

Prescribing Profile

200

Unique Drugs

$548K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$178K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.49

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