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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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Kathy AcostaN.P.

Nurse Practitioner · Corpus Christi, TX 78404

NPI: 1053751933

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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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13,194

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

444

Beneficiaries

$3,487

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. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

-9%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.4% vs 3.8% avg

+197%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,487 vs $1,174 avg

+60%

Brand preference vs peers

14.1% vs 8.9% 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 93% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

3.4%

Opioid Rate

455

Opioid Claims

$9,861

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,843 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 11,188 claims · $312K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide169$211K
Empagliflozin153$153K
Semaglutide54$81K
Mirabegron100$75K
Sitagliptin Phosphate55$54K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol42$47K
Linagliptin64$45K
Insulin Degludec49$42K
Apixaban39$38K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol27$36K
Insulin Lispro15$27K
Linaclotide31$26K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl23$24K
Semaglutide18$18K
Liraglutide12$14K

Prescribing Profile

187

Unique Drugs

$280K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$324K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

68

Avg Age

59%

Female

2.25

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