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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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Charles PaganaMD

Family Practice · Selinsgrove, PA 17870

NPI: 1053632471

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 90%

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 long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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13,205

Total Claims

$809K

Drug Cost

480

Beneficiaries

$1,686

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-73%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.7% vs 2.6% avg

+58%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,686 vs $1,068 avg

+20%

Brand preference vs peers

10.8% 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 90% 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

0.7%

Opioid Rate

92

Opioid Claims

$1,511

Opioid Cost

21.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,420 claims · $652K

Generic: 11,743 claims · $156K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban346$130K
Rifaximin32$73K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter59$43K
Empagliflozin35$40K
Rivaroxaban54$40K
Mirabegron67$26K
Semaglutide17$24K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol18$24K
Empagliflozin/Metformin Hcl16$18K
Linaclotide22$16K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol22$14K
Tiotropium Bromide25$13K
Semaglutide12$11K
Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl19$11K
Dulaglutide12$11K

Prescribing Profile

142

Unique Drugs

$247K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$46K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

49%

Female

1.57

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