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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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Aristides Colon PenaM.D,

Family Practice · Cayey, PR 737

NPI: 1043439870

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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

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

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12,133

Total Claims

$747K

Drug Cost

422

Beneficiaries

$1,770

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-33%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.7% vs 2.6% avg

+66%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,770 vs $1,068 avg

+52%

Brand preference vs peers

13.7% 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

1.7%

Opioid Rate

209

Opioid Claims

$1,758

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,634 claims · $560K

Generic: 10,281 claims · $184K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban114$82K
Rivaroxaban67$57K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog89$54K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol38$40K
Candesartan/Hydrochlorothiazid154$34K
Ticagrelor31$29K
Levothyroxine Sodium303$24K
Insulin Lispro48$24K
Insulin Glargine-Yfgn133$23K
Empaglifloz/Linaglip/Metformin21$22K
Insulin Nph Human Isophane66$22K
Insulin Lispro17$14K
Candesartan Cilexetil114$13K
Famotidine903$11K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog24$11K

Prescribing Profile

139

Unique Drugs

$179K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

56%

Female

2.34

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