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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 GaddisDO

Internal Medicine · Alcoa, TN 37701

NPI: 1053498204

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

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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15,348

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

572

Beneficiaries

$1,777

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

+232%

Opioid rate vs peers

7.4% vs 2.2% avg

+26%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,777 vs $1,411 avg

-27%

Brand preference vs peers

7.7% 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 86% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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Opioid rate is 232% 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

7.4%

Opioid Rate

1,140

Opioid Claims

$33K

Opioid Cost

10.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

92% generic

Brand: 1,178 claims · $658K

Generic: 14,061 claims · $352K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban119$125K
Empagliflozin59$59K
Dulaglutide41$51K
Rivaroxaban43$42K
Tirzepatide24$30K
Semaglutide23$27K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog25$21K
Semaglutide18$20K
Insulin Degludec15$20K
Insulin Aspart19$17K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate18$16K
Empagliflozin/Linagliptin15$15K
Insulin Degludec17$14K
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen480$13K
Mirabegron17$11K

Prescribing Profile

175

Unique Drugs

$242K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$128K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.70

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