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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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Roberto RamirezMD

Family Practice · Kenedy, TX 78119

NPI: 1033191762

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 91%

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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13,989

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

483

Beneficiaries

$2,504

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

+99%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.1% vs 2.6% avg

+135%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,504 vs $1,068 avg

+37%

Brand preference vs peers

12.4% 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 91% 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

5.1%

Opioid Rate

719

Opioid Claims

$22K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,714 claims · $980K

Generic: 12,146 claims · $226K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Sitagliptin Phosphate127$105K
Semaglutide71$81K
Apixaban127$81K
Empagliflozin110$78K
Dulaglutide43$48K
Semaglutide40$46K
Linagliptin41$37K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter50$33K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol41$32K
Tirzepatide22$31K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl48$27K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl38$26K
Rivaroxaban34$22K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol44$19K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate39$19K

Prescribing Profile

181

Unique Drugs

$322K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$206K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.15

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