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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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Jeffrey AkhtarDO

Internal Medicine · Charleston, SC 29414

NPI: 1053370841

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 94%

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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8,773

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

444

Beneficiaries

$2,298

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

+272%

Opioid rate vs peers

8.3% vs 2.2% avg

+63%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,298 vs $1,411 avg

+15%

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 94% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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Opioid rate is 272% above Internal Medicine peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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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

8.3%

Opioid Rate

730

Opioid Claims

$57K

Opioid Cost

7.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,069 claims · $825K

Generic: 7,651 claims · $192K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide105$121K
Apixaban98$117K
Semaglutide85$109K
Sitagliptin Phosphate32$51K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter34$34K
Oxycodone Hcl24$32K
Semaglutide28$29K
Rivaroxaban44$28K
Cariprazine Hcl17$25K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog29$23K
Icosapent Ethyl34$22K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol28$22K
Empagliflozin18$20K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog11$17K
Tirzepatide14$16K

Prescribing Profile

140

Unique Drugs

$249K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$275K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.60

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