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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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Timothy SheaMD

Family Practice · Brevard, NC 28712

NPI: 1033160346

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 89%

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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10,312

Total Claims

$993K

Drug Cost

782

Beneficiaries

$1,269

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

+69%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.4% vs 2.6% avg

+19%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,269 vs $1,068 avg

+32%

Brand preference vs peers

11.9% 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 89% 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

4.4%

Opioid Rate

449

Opioid Claims

$17K

Opioid Cost

14.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,214 claims · $799K

Generic: 8,983 claims · $187K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban154$153K
Dulaglutide72$72K
Empagliflozin44$69K
Rivaroxaban44$52K
Insulin Detemir43$37K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter41$30K
Sitagliptin Phosphate32$28K
Liraglutide18$21K
Insulin Aspart36$21K
Semaglutide18$18K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog23$15K
Insulin Degludec16$13K
Liraglutide14$12K
Linaclotide14$12K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol25$11K

Prescribing Profile

147

Unique Drugs

$322K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$123K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.05

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