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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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Benjamin SaksD.O.

Internal Medicine · Montour Falls, NY 14865

NPI: 1033423447

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 85%

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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18,968

Total Claims

$2.9M

Drug Cost

976

Beneficiaries

$2,953

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+65%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.7% vs 2.2% avg

+109%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,953 vs $1,411 avg

+52%

Brand preference vs peers

16.2% 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 85% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 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

3.7%

Opioid Rate

700

Opioid Claims

$27K

Opioid Cost

13.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 3,035 claims · $2.5M

Generic: 15,748 claims · $366K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban297$288K
Dulaglutide324$246K
Empagliflozin191$210K
Semaglutide162$191K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol132$142K
Rivaroxaban124$124K
Semaglutide91$123K
Etanercept12$98K
Sitagliptin Phosphate77$72K
Tirzepatide54$66K
Dapaglifloz Propaned/Metformin57$60K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter77$54K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog61$46K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate77$41K
Linagliptin34$39K

Prescribing Profile

203

Unique Drugs

$975K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$627K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.16

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