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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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Julio Cordero PupoMEDICINE DOCTOR

General Practice · Aguada, PR 602

NPI: 1043277726

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🟢 Low

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

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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8,845

Total Claims

$307K

Drug Cost

317

Beneficiaries

$968

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 13/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 7,389 General Practice providers

-92%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.2% vs 2.5% avg

-14%

Cost per patient vs peers

$968 vs $1,128 avg

-15%

Brand preference vs peers

7.1% vs 8.4% 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

0.2%

Opioid Rate

17

Opioid Claims

$132

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

93% generic

Brand: 622 claims · $179K

Generic: 8,117 claims · $125K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban36$39K
Insulin Nph Human Isophane96$31K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog37$16K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl18$14K
Sitagliptin Phosphate19$12K
Estazolam211$11K
Insulin Nph Hum/Reg Insulin Hm40$11K
Levothyroxine Sodium79$7,337
Losartan Potassium356$7,316
Rivaroxaban13$7,224
Levothyroxine Sodium286$5,840
Glipizide/Metformin Hcl63$5,036
Insulin Nph Human Isophane14$4,687
Metoprolol Succinate195$4,222
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate11$4,185

Prescribing Profile

105

Unique Drugs

$57K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

13.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

57%

Female

2.31

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