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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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Kevin SaundersM.D.

Family Practice · Seneca, SC 29678

NPI: 1053632836

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 91%

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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12,559

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

615

Beneficiaries

$1,635

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+85%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.8% vs 2.6% avg

+53%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,635 vs $1,068 avg

+28%

Brand preference vs peers

11.5% 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 91% 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

4.8%

Opioid Rate

598

Opioid Claims

$12K

Opioid Cost

5.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,439 claims · $822K

Generic: 11,022 claims · $178K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban161$125K
Semaglutide88$110K
Rivaroxaban80$65K
Empagliflozin53$51K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog49$49K
Dulaglutide29$41K
Liraglutide17$31K
Insulin Aspart34$30K
Sitagliptin Phosphate19$23K
Linaclotide22$21K
Tirzepatide11$16K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate40$16K
Insulin Detemir14$13K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl18$11K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog11$9,197

Prescribing Profile

161

Unique Drugs

$293K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$199K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.14

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