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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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Frederick BurfordD.O.

Family Practice · Fort Myers, FL 33912

NPI: 1033226329

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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

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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10,235

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

770

Beneficiaries

$1,306

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

+97%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.1% vs 2.6% avg

+22%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,306 vs $1,068 avg

+23%

Brand preference vs peers

11.0% 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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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

519

Opioid Claims

$22K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,119 claims · $767K

Generic: 9,024 claims · $223K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin85$130K
Apixaban115$108K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol62$90K
Rivaroxaban42$41K
Efavirenz/Emtricit/Tenofovr Df12$29K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog20$29K
Insulin Lispro11$27K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog43$25K
Sitagliptin Phosphate13$21K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter19$20K
Galcanezumab-Gnlm17$17K
Semaglutide12$15K
Linaclotide18$14K
Dulaglutide11$14K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog14$12K

Prescribing Profile

145

Unique Drugs

$390K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$29K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

42%

Female

1.43

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