⚠️

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.

Read our methodology →

Fred NordquistM.D.

Internal Medicine · Pleasant View, TN 37146

NPI: 1043294747

Share:

15

🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 89%

Machine learning model identifies prescribing patterns consistent with confirmed fraud cases. This is a statistical indicator, not an accusation.

Learn more →

Risk Flags

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

Risk indicators are statistical patterns, not allegations. Learn more

12,685

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

818

Beneficiaries

$1,829

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5

Score components are additive. Read full methodology

Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-54%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.0% vs 2.2% avg

+30%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,829 vs $1,411 avg

+16%

Brand preference vs peers

12.3% 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

🤖

ML fraud detection score of 89% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 18 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

⚠️

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

1.0%

Opioid Rate

130

Opioid Claims

$1,375

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,542 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 11,005 claims · $265K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide99$136K
Apixaban98$107K
Empagliflozin84$97K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol80$92K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter55$75K
Rivaroxaban50$65K
Insulin Degludec32$55K
Dulaglutide38$48K
Semaglutide29$38K
Sitagliptin Phosphate30$36K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol31$34K
Mirabegron20$27K
Tirzepatide18$26K
Insulin Aspart11$24K
Sacubitril/Valsartan28$22K

Prescribing Profile

156

Unique Drugs

$442K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$249K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

52%

Female

1.11

Avg Risk Score

Explore More

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