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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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Laurie CochranM.D.

Family Practice · Forsyth, GA 31029

NPI: 1043483001

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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-prescriber

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22,545

Total Claims

$2.7M

Drug Cost

1,240

Beneficiaries

$2,168

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-50%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.3% vs 2.6% avg

+103%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,168 vs $1,068 avg

+54%

Brand preference vs peers

13.8% 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 84% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 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

1.3%

Opioid Rate

293

Opioid Claims

$2,782

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 3,085 claims · $2.3M

Generic: 19,246 claims · $397K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Linagliptin256$287K
Sitagliptin Phosphate254$275K
Tirzepatide131$152K
Empagliflozin112$151K
Apixaban132$144K
Dulaglutide81$95K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog176$94K
Mirabegron109$90K
Rivaroxaban87$81K
Semaglutide67$74K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol50$70K
Linaclotide56$51K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl28$41K
Insulin Detemir50$33K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter29$30K

Prescribing Profile

190

Unique Drugs

$766K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$321K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

61%

Female

1.25

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