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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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Sam SadeghiMD

Internal Medicine · Kingsport, TN 37660

NPI: 1053380949

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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

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

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27,296

Total Claims

$3.1M

Drug Cost

989

Beneficiaries

$3,145

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

+234%

Opioid rate vs peers

7.5% vs 2.2% avg

+123%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,145 vs $1,411 avg

+6%

Brand preference vs peers

11.3% 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 234% 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

7.5%

Opioid Rate

2,040

Opioid Claims

$29K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 3,060 claims · $2.6M

Generic: 24,021 claims · $526K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide159$325K
Apixaban241$255K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter161$228K
Insulin Degludec86$150K
Dulaglutide61$113K
Linaclotide116$107K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog127$99K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol92$99K
Sitagliptin Phosphate72$89K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate102$81K
Tiotropium Bromide54$77K
Insulin Lispro62$61K
Tirzepatide35$60K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol38$59K
Insulin Aspart53$57K

Prescribing Profile

192

Unique Drugs

$546K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$499K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

68

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.53

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