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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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James WilhiteM.D.

Internal Medicine · Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

NPI: 1043329808

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🟡 Moderate

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

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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10,284

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

413

Beneficiaries

$2,516

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+82%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.1% vs 2.2% avg

+78%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,516 vs $1,411 avg

+27%

Brand preference vs peers

13.5% 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 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

4.1%

Opioid Rate

420

Opioid Claims

$52K

Opioid Cost

11.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,373 claims · $792K

Generic: 8,813 claims · $244K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban158$162K
Rivaroxaban88$70K
Mirabegron81$55K
Semaglutide43$46K
Oxycodone Hcl25$43K
Dulaglutide26$36K
Dronedarone Hcl23$29K
Tirzepatide25$27K
Sitagliptin Phosphate27$19K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter21$17K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog24$14K
Vortioxetine Hydrobromide17$13K
Esomeprazole Magnesium86$11K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog11$11K
Celecoxib227$10K

Prescribing Profile

162

Unique Drugs

$261K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$119K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

61%

Female

1.14

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