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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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Michael McphersonMD

Internal Medicine · Lubbock, TX 79415

NPI: 1053322016

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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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30,410

Total Claims

$3.3M

Drug Cost

1,280

Beneficiaries

$2,593

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

+8%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.4% vs 2.2% avg

+84%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,593 vs $1,411 avg

+85%

Brand preference vs peers

19.7% 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

2.4%

Opioid Rate

737

Opioid Claims

$22K

Opioid Cost

6.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

80% generic

Brand: 5,960 claims · $2.7M

Generic: 24,287 claims · $614K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide251$321K
Apixaban663$298K
Empagliflozin162$185K
Tirzepatide113$127K
Semaglutide87$121K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol105$96K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter121$94K
Mirabegron193$69K
Linaclotide58$61K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine73$59K
Sitagliptin Phosphate138$59K
Etanercept16$58K
Insulin Degludec44$45K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate74$40K
Semaglutide16$38K

Prescribing Profile

265

Unique Drugs

$785K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$652K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

52%

Female

1.98

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