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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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Daniel MeulenbergM.D.

Family Practice · Sandpoint, ID 83864

NPI: 1043217599

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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

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

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8,896

Total Claims

$616K

Drug Cost

801

Beneficiaries

$769

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

+74%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.5% vs 2.6% avg

-28%

Cost per patient vs peers

$769 vs $1,068 avg

+3%

Brand preference vs peers

9.2% 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

4.5%

Opioid Rate

399

Opioid Claims

$6,935

Opioid Cost

7.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 818 claims · $474K

Generic: 8,042 claims · $140K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide90$101K
Rivaroxaban62$65K
Apixaban41$49K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog38$30K
Empagliflozin20$23K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter23$16K
Tiotropium Bromide21$12K
Insulin Detemir22$11K
Fluticasone Propionate18$8,907
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate19$8,733
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate19$8,594
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr13$6,599
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol14$6,395
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate17$5,904
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol15$5,903

Prescribing Profile

128

Unique Drugs

$137K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$101K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

46%

Female

0.86

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