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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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Robert ZimmanckMD

Internal Medicine · Park Ridge, IL 60068

NPI: 1053348482

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 91%

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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9,516

Total Claims

$853K

Drug Cost

801

Beneficiaries

$1,064

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+27%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.8% vs 2.2% avg

-25%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,064 vs $1,411 avg

+3%

Brand preference vs peers

11.0% 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 91% 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

2.8%

Opioid Rate

270

Opioid Claims

$5,208

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,032 claims · $666K

Generic: 8,358 claims · $179K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban143$160K
Empagliflozin79$95K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog71$52K
Rivaroxaban38$50K
Insulin Lispro27$26K
Sitagliptin Phosphate17$21K
Sacubitril/Valsartan12$14K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr17$13K
Insulin Detemir11$11K
Atorvastatin Calcium683$11K
Fluticasone Propionate16$10K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol13$9,613
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate15$7,881
Mycophenolate Mofetil13$7,587
Levothyroxine Sodium308$7,053

Prescribing Profile

122

Unique Drugs

$339K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.21

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