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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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John DemopulosM.D.

Internal Medicine · Dallas, TX 75230

NPI: 1043233604

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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

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

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14,316

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

928

Beneficiaries

$1,388

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-35%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.4% vs 2.2% avg

-2%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,388 vs $1,411 avg

+8%

Brand preference vs peers

11.5% 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

1.4%

Opioid Rate

207

Opioid Claims

$3,320

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,621 claims · $988K

Generic: 12,531 claims · $288K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban118$139K
Semaglutide63$78K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol55$66K
Tirzepatide50$57K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog63$52K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter42$44K
Rivaroxaban30$41K
Sitagliptin Phosphate26$41K
Insulin Degludec24$38K
Empagliflozin23$29K
Dulaglutide24$28K
Semaglutide19$25K
Insulin Detemir20$23K
Linaclotide19$22K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl16$18K

Prescribing Profile

171

Unique Drugs

$330K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$188K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

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