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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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Michael BertosM.D.

Internal Medicine · N Chelmsford, MA 01863

NPI: 1043245145

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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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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37,184

Total Claims

$3.3M

Drug Cost

1,381

Beneficiaries

$2,368

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

-63%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.8% vs 2.2% avg

+68%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,368 vs $1,411 avg

+32%

Brand preference vs peers

14.1% 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 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

0.8%

Opioid Rate

311

Opioid Claims

$22K

Opioid Cost

10.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 5,205 claims · $2.4M

Generic: 31,785 claims · $867K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban913$362K
Empagliflozin324$240K
Semaglutide134$147K
Semaglutide65$107K
Dulaglutide97$74K
Pimavanserin Tartrate31$72K
Linagliptin158$72K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter104$68K
Sitagliptin Phosphate190$67K
Rivaroxaban170$66K
Chlorpromazine Hcl160$59K
Rifaximin39$53K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog88$49K
Tirzepatide27$49K
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala12$48K

Prescribing Profile

256

Unique Drugs

$805K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$377K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.76

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