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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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Josh WengM.D.

Internal Medicine · Arcadia, CA 91007

NPI: 1043219678

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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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21,988

Total Claims

$3.7M

Drug Cost

867

Beneficiaries

$4,268

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

+28%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.9% vs 2.2% avg

+202%

Cost per patient vs peers

$4,268 vs $1,411 avg

+58%

Brand preference vs peers

16.8% 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 84% 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

2.9%

Opioid Rate

632

Opioid Claims

$26K

Opioid Cost

11.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

83% generic

Brand: 3,650 claims · $2.8M

Generic: 18,013 claims · $858K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Lipase/Protease/Amylase254$413K
Icosapent Ethyl453$256K
Apixaban324$228K
Empagliflozin212$206K
Linaclotide162$149K
Romosozumab-Aqqg52$127K
Sitagliptin Phosphate155$127K
Cyclosporine137$120K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol91$101K
Denosumab57$95K
Sacubitril/Valsartan67$91K
Omeprazole/Sodium Bicarbonate16$81K
Teriparatide16$73K
Abaloparatide21$65K
Icosapent Ethyl102$45K

Prescribing Profile

231

Unique Drugs

$794K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$99K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.54

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