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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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Rajendra BellamM.D

Internal Medicine · Dunnellon, FL 34432

NPI: 1053392969

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ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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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27,068

Total Claims

$4.1M

Drug Cost

1,198

Beneficiaries

$3,435

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

+101%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.5% vs 2.2% avg

+143%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,435 vs $1,411 avg

+33%

Brand preference vs peers

14.1% 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 84% 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

4.5%

Opioid Rate

1,218

Opioid Claims

$38K

Opioid Cost

12.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 3,797 claims · $3.5M

Generic: 23,121 claims · $568K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dapagliflozin Propanediol199$243K
Apixaban182$237K
Semaglutide118$224K
Empagliflozin160$221K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol157$215K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter136$196K
Rivaroxaban121$165K
Dulaglutide76$143K
Etanercept15$106K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate138$91K
Sacubitril/Valsartan53$81K
Mirabegron78$67K
Tirzepatide35$66K
Darunavir/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alaf13$64K
Semaglutide25$53K

Prescribing Profile

244

Unique Drugs

$1.1M

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$502K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

52%

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