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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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Younus IsmailM.D.

Internal Medicine · Scottsboro, AL 35768

NPI: 1053301697

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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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13,150

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

497

Beneficiaries

$2,148

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

+375%

Opioid rate vs peers

10.6% vs 2.2% avg

+52%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,148 vs $1,411 avg

-33%

Brand preference vs peers

7.1% 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 93% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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Opioid rate is 375% above Internal Medicine peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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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

10.6%

Opioid Rate

1,397

Opioid Claims

$16K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

93% generic

Brand: 930 claims · $837K

Generic: 12,147 claims · $224K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter87$128K
Apixaban61$75K
Cariprazine Hcl33$58K
Semaglutide33$56K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate49$38K
Insulin Detemir19$38K
Tirzepatide13$23K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol19$19K
Sacubitril/Valsartan13$19K
Albuterol Sulfate291$18K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog27$17K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol24$17K
Sitagliptin Phosphate13$16K
Linaclotide13$16K
Celecoxib266$16K

Prescribing Profile

165

Unique Drugs

$121K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$80K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.16

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