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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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Robert LudwickMD

Family Practice · Fitzgerald, GA 31750

NPI: 1043300999

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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18,363

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

834

Beneficiaries

$1,846

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+142%

Opioid rate vs peers

6.2% vs 2.6% avg

+73%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,846 vs $1,068 avg

+20%

Brand preference vs peers

10.8% vs 9.0% 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 93% 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

6.2%

Opioid Rate

1,144

Opioid Claims

$28K

Opioid Cost

3.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,969 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 16,233 claims · $324K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban196$141K
Empagliflozin122$131K
Dulaglutide40$65K
Linaclotide78$65K
Sitagliptin Phosphate58$61K
Rivaroxaban50$60K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter49$44K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog40$43K
Mirabegron47$42K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog59$38K
Semaglutide28$34K
Insulin Detemir37$33K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate47$32K
Sacubitril/Valsartan27$30K
Tirzepatide20$27K

Prescribing Profile

194

Unique Drugs

$440K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$145K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.29

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