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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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Gage AzeezFNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner · Greenfield, MA 1301

NPI: 1063020063

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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

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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8,899

Total Claims

$947K

Drug Cost

780

Beneficiaries

$1,214

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+11%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.2% vs 3.8% avg

+3%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,214 vs $1,174 avg

+38%

Brand preference vs peers

12.2% 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 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

4.2%

Opioid Rate

375

Opioid Claims

$7,437

Opioid Cost

13.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,081 claims · $748K

Generic: 7,759 claims · $195K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin100$134K
Apixaban101$105K
Dulaglutide55$71K
Rivaroxaban31$32K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog21$32K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol47$23K
Insulin Aspart23$23K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate49$23K
Sitagliptin Phosphate19$20K
Insulin Lispro14$14K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog34$14K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter21$14K
Atorvastatin Calcium457$13K
Umeclidinium Bromide23$10K
Mirabegron12$6,763

Prescribing Profile

130

Unique Drugs

$314K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$71K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

42%

Female

1.07

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