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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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Donald WatsonD.O.

Internal Medicine · Cheboygan, MI 49721

NPI: 1053337535

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 89%

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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18,457

Total Claims

$2.6M

Drug Cost

918

Beneficiaries

$2,865

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

+97%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.4% vs 2.2% avg

+103%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,865 vs $1,411 avg

+28%

Brand preference vs peers

13.7% 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 89% 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

4.4%

Opioid Rate

815

Opioid Claims

$18K

Opioid Cost

7.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 2,498 claims · $2.3M

Generic: 15,797 claims · $362K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban368$379K
Empagliflozin279$358K
Dulaglutide156$302K
Semaglutide143$245K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol173$190K
Rivaroxaban78$90K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter95$87K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate79$58K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog64$46K
Semaglutide19$37K
Insulin Detemir50$34K
Exenatide Microspheres20$34K
Ticagrelor25$26K
Tirzepatide14$24K
Sacubitril/Valsartan12$22K

Prescribing Profile

161

Unique Drugs

$1.0M

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$609K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

45%

Female

1.47

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