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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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Alethea RuckerM.D

Family Practice · Eden, NC 27288

NPI: 1053549493

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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

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

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11,592

Total Claims

$832K

Drug Cost

539

Beneficiaries

$1,543

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-23%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.0% vs 2.6% avg

+44%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,543 vs $1,068 avg

+11%

Brand preference vs peers

10.0% 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

2.0%

Opioid Rate

231

Opioid Claims

$2,883

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,137 claims · $664K

Generic: 10,270 claims · $160K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin91$70K
Apixaban55$44K
Rivaroxaban73$44K
Insulin Detemir42$43K
Dulaglutide30$42K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter46$38K
Linaclotide47$37K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog29$27K
Insulin Detemir19$21K
Linagliptin27$19K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate30$18K
Tiotropium Bromide25$18K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol21$16K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate21$15K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog26$13K

Prescribing Profile

156

Unique Drugs

$190K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$42K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

63%

Female

1.39

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