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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 BauerM.D.

Internal Medicine · Roanoke, VA 24018

NPI: 1043257611

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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

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

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10,753

Total Claims

$997K

Drug Cost

643

Beneficiaries

$1,551

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+67%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.7% vs 2.2% avg

+10%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,551 vs $1,411 avg

-4%

Brand preference vs peers

10.2% 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

3.7%

Opioid Rate

402

Opioid Claims

$28K

Opioid Cost

6.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,090 claims · $786K

Generic: 9,563 claims · $207K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban139$129K
Empagliflozin70$73K
Semaglutide37$65K
Liraglutide16$43K
Insulin Aspart33$35K
Rivaroxaban27$30K
Linaclotide27$25K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol14$25K
Mirabegron22$24K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate29$22K
Insulin Detemir13$20K
Oxycodone Hcl12$17K
Sitagliptin Phosphate11$15K
Tiotropium Bromide13$12K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog12$11K

Prescribing Profile

151

Unique Drugs

$313K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$108K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

50%

Female

1.27

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