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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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Richard ValentineMD

Family Practice · Saraland, AL 36571

NPI: 1063411171

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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15,663

Total Claims

$1.9M

Drug Cost

819

Beneficiaries

$2,377

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+96%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.1% vs 2.6% avg

+123%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,377 vs $1,068 avg

+70%

Brand preference vs peers

15.3% 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 84% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 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

5.1%

Opioid Rate

793

Opioid Claims

$7,998

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 2,383 claims · $1.6M

Generic: 13,173 claims · $313K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban185$155K
Semaglutide111$134K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol95$123K
Tirzepatide93$109K
Empagliflozin100$106K
Rivaroxaban99$88K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide54$64K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter67$57K
Linagliptin42$47K
Semaglutide25$42K
Linaclotide34$42K
Dulaglutide33$39K
Sitagliptin Phosphate25$36K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog60$36K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr69$36K

Prescribing Profile

196

Unique Drugs

$548K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$325K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.54

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