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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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Paul AvadanianDO

General Practice · Ephrata, PA 17522

NPI: 1043313083

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 94%

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 long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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12,024

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

721

Beneficiaries

$1,692

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 25/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 7,389 General Practice providers

+125%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.6% vs 2.5% avg

+50%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,692 vs $1,128 avg

+26%

Brand preference vs peers

10.6% 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 94% 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

5.6%

Opioid Rate

671

Opioid Claims

$79K

Opioid Cost

13.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,262 claims · $1.0M

Generic: 10,664 claims · $209K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide104$155K
Apixaban172$138K
Rivaroxaban82$71K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog79$56K
Semaglutide36$48K
Empagliflozin49$47K
Semaglutide16$39K
Sitagliptin Phosphate45$38K
Insulin Aspart31$36K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter47$34K
Insulin Detemir28$31K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol14$24K
Linagliptin20$20K
Liraglutide14$16K
Canagliflozin13$14K

Prescribing Profile

149

Unique Drugs

$363K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$258K

GLP-1 Drugs

25.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

49%

Female

1.19

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