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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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Giang LamM.D.

Family Practice · Modesto, CA 95350

NPI: 1033198288

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 94%

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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17,922

Total Claims

$1.6M

Drug Cost

797

Beneficiaries

$2,013

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

+205%

Opioid rate vs peers

7.9% vs 2.6% avg

+89%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,013 vs $1,068 avg

+17%

Brand preference vs peers

10.5% 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 94% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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Opioid rate is 205% above Family Practice peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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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

7.9%

Opioid Rate

1,410

Opioid Claims

$53K

Opioid Cost

7.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,871 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 15,914 claims · $412K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin136$141K
Apixaban97$86K
Alpha-1-Proteinase Inhibitor11$78K
Semaglutide57$69K
Sitagliptin Phosphate55$61K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog92$51K
Rivaroxaban45$51K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate87$46K
Rifaximin11$38K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol26$32K
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen866$27K
Tiotropium Bromide36$25K
Atorvastatin Calcium1,043$24K
Insulin Degludec23$22K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog16$17K

Prescribing Profile

187

Unique Drugs

$387K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$69K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.29

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