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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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Steven KannerDO

Internal Medicine · West Palm Beach, FL 33407

NPI: 1053306969

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 90%

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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10,855

Total Claims

$950K

Drug Cost

535

Beneficiaries

$1,775

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

+165%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.9% vs 2.2% avg

+26%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,775 vs $1,411 avg

+16%

Brand preference vs peers

12.3% 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 90% 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

5.9%

Opioid Rate

645

Opioid Claims

$42K

Opioid Cost

4.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,328 claims · $752K

Generic: 9,433 claims · $193K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban135$112K
Semaglutide47$56K
Sitagliptin Phosphate28$53K
Rivaroxaban57$49K
Bupropion Hcl13$33K
Insulin Degludec23$30K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter32$26K
Oxycodone Hcl26$26K
Mirabegron37$21K
Linaclotide25$20K
Empagliflozin14$20K
Tetrabenazine12$19K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog34$18K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase12$15K
Insulin Aspart28$15K

Prescribing Profile

151

Unique Drugs

$273K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$56K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.50

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