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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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Peter WeigelM.D.

Internal Medicine · Westfield, NJ 7090

NPI: 1043272768

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ML Fraud Detection Score: 95%

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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8,732

Total Claims

$860K

Drug Cost

674

Beneficiaries

$1,275

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

+104%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.6% vs 2.2% avg

-10%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,275 vs $1,411 avg

+6%

Brand preference vs peers

11.3% 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 95% 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

4.6%

Opioid Rate

398

Opioid Claims

$15K

Opioid Cost

8.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 975 claims · $708K

Generic: 7,660 claims · $147K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban87$106K
Empagliflozin56$70K
Dulaglutide32$64K
Rivaroxaban38$50K
Semaglutide27$37K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog61$34K
Insulin Aspart21$24K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol25$21K
Insulin Lispro16$20K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog13$12K
Insulin Detemir11$12K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol30$9,015
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate12$8,079
Fluticasone Propionate11$5,701
Atorvastatin Calcium435$4,936

Prescribing Profile

118

Unique Drugs

$272K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$101K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

40%

Female

1.17

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