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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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Masoud AzizadMD

Internal Medicine · Northridge, CA 91325

NPI: 1033174826

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 90%

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 cost per beneficiaryHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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8,894

Total Claims

$2.0M

Drug Cost

401

Beneficiaries

$4,963

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 28/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Cost per patient outlier+3
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+93%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.3% vs 2.2% avg

+252%

Cost per patient vs peers

$4,963 vs $1,411 avg

+85%

Brand preference vs peers

19.6% 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 90% 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

4.3%

Opioid Rate

385

Opioid Claims

$29K

Opioid Cost

12.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

80% generic

Brand: 1,730 claims · $1.6M

Generic: 7,088 claims · $359K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide149$169K
Sitagliptin Phosphate131$165K
Adalimumab16$120K
Linaclotide100$87K
Apixaban78$82K
Omeprazole/Sodium Bicarbonate19$71K
Dulaglutide49$70K
Dupilumab16$63K
Icosapent Ethyl68$39K
Rivaroxaban40$39K
Evolocumab42$38K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol37$35K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol35$31K
Insulin Degludec11$30K
Canagliflozin25$29K

Prescribing Profile

163

Unique Drugs

$340K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$288K

GLP-1 Drugs

28.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.22

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