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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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Pavel PribulaM.D.

Internal Medicine · Berwick, PA 18603

NPI: 1043210628

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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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14,492

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

569

Beneficiaries

$2,148

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

+118%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.9% vs 2.2% avg

+52%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,148 vs $1,411 avg

+9%

Brand preference vs peers

11.6% 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

4.9%

Opioid Rate

707

Opioid Claims

$26K

Opioid Cost

6.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,668 claims · $959K

Generic: 12,711 claims · $258K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban305$227K
Empagliflozin91$70K
Linagliptin87$68K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog102$53K
Linagliptin/Metformin Hcl28$40K
Insulin Aspart44$37K
Semaglutide27$35K
Semaglutide17$33K
Rivaroxaban48$33K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter17$18K
Sacubitril/Valsartan17$16K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog39$16K
Oxycodone Hcl14$16K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog15$15K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol16$15K

Prescribing Profile

166

Unique Drugs

$407K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$68K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.13

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