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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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David BearssM.D.

Internal Medicine · Salisbury, NC 28144

NPI: 1063408235

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

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15,864

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

813

Beneficiaries

$2,094

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+90%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.2% vs 2.2% avg

+48%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,094 vs $1,411 avg

+29%

Brand preference vs peers

13.7% vs 10.6% 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

674

Opioid Claims

$29K

Opioid Cost

8.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 2,154 claims · $1.4M

Generic: 13,570 claims · $303K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban199$190K
Dulaglutide60$94K
Empagliflozin92$87K
Rivaroxaban100$77K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide62$60K
Sitagliptin Phosphate52$59K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog39$56K
Semaglutide33$51K
Linaclotide55$50K
Insulin Degludec39$47K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate77$38K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter45$36K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog46$33K
Mirabegron24$32K
Paliperidone Palmitate12$30K

Prescribing Profile

188

Unique Drugs

$438K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$145K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

49%

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