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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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Dale DaviesM.D.

Internal Medicine · Sherman, TX 75092

NPI: 1053498436

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 87%

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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13,761

Total Claims

$1.6M

Drug Cost

545

Beneficiaries

$2,982

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

+264%

Opioid rate vs peers

8.2% vs 2.2% avg

+111%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,982 vs $1,411 avg

+11%

Brand preference vs peers

11.8% 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 87% 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 264% 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

8.2%

Opioid Rate

1,122

Opioid Claims

$70K

Opioid Cost

3.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,599 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 12,002 claims · $294K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide173$235K
Apixaban60$82K
Dulaglutide47$81K
Tirzepatide52$79K
Insulin Degludec48$58K
Linaclotide59$58K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter31$46K
Insulin Degludec53$46K
Sitagliptin Phosphate23$31K
Cariprazine Hcl16$31K
Empagliflozin18$30K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol18$24K
Evolocumab25$24K
Rivaroxaban23$23K
Suvorexant49$22K

Prescribing Profile

164

Unique Drugs

$192K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$410K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

63%

Female

1.78

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