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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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Marco ChavezMD

Family Practice · Longview, TX 75605

NPI: 1033566435

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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-prescriber

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9,765

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

600

Beneficiaries

$1,933

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+70%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.4% vs 2.6% avg

+81%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,933 vs $1,068 avg

+39%

Brand preference vs peers

12.5% 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 88% 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

4.4%

Opioid Rate

429

Opioid Claims

$6,670

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,210 claims · $985K

Generic: 8,480 claims · $171K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide184$248K
Empagliflozin148$200K
Apixaban69$72K
Dulaglutide61$64K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol44$56K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog57$46K
Tirzepatide33$36K
Sitagliptin Phosphate29$34K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter25$25K
Mirabegron16$21K
Rivaroxaban14$18K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog29$14K
Tiotropium Bromide19$11K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog13$10K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate16$9,868

Prescribing Profile

141

Unique Drugs

$379K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$349K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

46%

Female

1.33

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