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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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Richard SmithM.D.

Internal Medicine · Monroe, LA 71203

NPI: 1053350009

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 87%

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

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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11,580

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

592

Beneficiaries

$1,844

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-32%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.5% vs 2.2% avg

+31%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,844 vs $1,411 avg

-6%

Brand preference vs peers

10.0% 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 87% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 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

1.5%

Opioid Rate

175

Opioid Claims

$1,125

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,140 claims · $896K

Generic: 10,288 claims · $189K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban194$170K
Adalimumab14$105K
Dulaglutide63$98K
Empagliflozin36$55K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog54$42K
Semaglutide36$41K
Sitagliptin Phosphate40$41K
Sacubitril/Valsartan30$36K
Linagliptin20$26K
Linaclotide32$25K
Insulin Aspart23$20K
Rivaroxaban20$20K
Insulin Aspart22$18K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase13$11K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol18$8,419

Prescribing Profile

131

Unique Drugs

$360K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$140K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.38

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