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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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Robert HernandezMD

Internal Medicine · Shreveport, LA 71115

NPI: 1043247745

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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 long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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20,052

Total Claims

$1.6M

Drug Cost

695

Beneficiaries

$2,343

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-44%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.3% vs 2.2% avg

+66%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,343 vs $1,411 avg

+13%

Brand preference vs peers

12.0% 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 93% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

1.3%

Opioid Rate

252

Opioid Claims

$12K

Opioid Cost

14.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 2,392 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 17,475 claims · $390K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban408$162K
Semaglutide71$91K
Rivaroxaban102$77K
Tirzepatide59$75K
Dulaglutide57$70K
Insulin Degludec88$57K
Empagliflozin71$45K
Rifaximin14$44K
Sitagliptin Phosphate106$43K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine55$41K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter36$29K
Semaglutide18$28K
Sacubitril/Valsartan51$27K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog68$27K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl27$25K

Prescribing Profile

212

Unique Drugs

$376K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$264K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

62%

Female

1.47

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