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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 VenazioMD

Internal Medicine · Sebastian, FL 32958

NPI: 1043261126

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

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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9,523

Total Claims

$928K

Drug Cost

678

Beneficiaries

$1,369

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

+78%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.0% vs 2.2% avg

-3%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,369 vs $1,411 avg

+20%

Brand preference vs peers

12.7% 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 86% 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

4.0%

Opioid Rate

379

Opioid Claims

$14K

Opioid Cost

12.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,205 claims · $734K

Generic: 8,251 claims · $192K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban185$191K
Semaglutide91$114K
Sitagliptin Phosphate47$52K
Rivaroxaban61$43K
Empagliflozin24$24K
Insulin Aspart17$20K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol20$20K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter21$19K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr16$15K
Suvorexant23$14K
Sacubitril/Valsartan11$8,590
Icosapent Ethyl15$7,706
Rosuvastatin Calcium229$7,634
Fluticasone/Vilanterol11$5,319
Levothyroxine Sodium397$5,053

Prescribing Profile

143

Unique Drugs

$359K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$114K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.61

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