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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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Joseph StokesM.D.

Family Practice · Norton, OH 44203

NPI: 1053396812

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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-prescriber

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9,886

Total Claims

$716K

Drug Cost

787

Beneficiaries

$910

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+159%

Opioid rate vs peers

6.7% vs 2.6% avg

-15%

Cost per patient vs peers

$910 vs $1,068 avg

+7%

Brand preference vs peers

9.6% vs 9.0% 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 88% 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

6.7%

Opioid Rate

661

Opioid Claims

$14K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 942 claims · $519K

Generic: 8,863 claims · $194K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban70$72K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate98$57K
Rivaroxaban39$46K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter25$31K
Dulaglutide14$23K
Insulin Aspart18$16K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog15$15K
Semaglutide14$15K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate20$14K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog32$13K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol13$11K
Tiotropium Bromide14$10K
Linaclotide16$9,877
Albuterol Sulfate247$9,614
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol12$9,336

Prescribing Profile

138

Unique Drugs

$146K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$38K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.44

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