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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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Melissa FrederickM.D.

Internal Medicine · Millbrae, CA 94030

NPI: 1033238076

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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

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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11,195

Total Claims

$764K

Drug Cost

237

Beneficiaries

$3,222

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-13%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.9% vs 2.2% avg

+128%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,222 vs $1,411 avg

+29%

Brand preference vs peers

13.7% 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

1.9%

Opioid Rate

217

Opioid Claims

$3,023

Opioid Cost

13.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,528 claims · $540K

Generic: 9,634 claims · $223K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban274$77K
Paliperidone Palmitate11$38K
Dulaglutide48$38K
Risperidone Microspheres23$29K
Dolutegravir Sodium12$27K
Rivaroxaban77$19K
Cariprazine Hcl25$17K
Empagliflozin51$13K
Ertapenem Sodium27$9,818
Dronedarone Hcl12$9,442
Insulin Aspart29$9,037
Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide11$8,663
Atorvastatin Calcium626$8,368
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog25$8,205
Divalproex Sodium220$8,129

Prescribing Profile

160

Unique Drugs

$130K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$38K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

79

Avg Age

61%

Female

2.74

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