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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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Mark MuellerM.D.

Family Practice · Lima, OH 45805

NPI: 1063464923

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🟢 Low

ML Fraud Detection Score: 85%

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

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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13,565

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

839

Beneficiaries

$1,801

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 9/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+66%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.3% vs 2.6% avg

+69%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,801 vs $1,068 avg

+39%

Brand preference vs peers

12.5% 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 85% 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

4.3%

Opioid Rate

580

Opioid Claims

$15K

Opioid Cost

2.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,678 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 11,785 claims · $286K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide119$174K
Empagliflozin90$127K
Apixaban82$96K
Sitagliptin Phosphate76$96K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol72$82K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog69$60K
Liraglutide25$49K
Mirabegron67$46K
Rivaroxaban45$44K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog40$32K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate40$26K
Semaglutide13$26K
Insulin Lispro19$24K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl16$22K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol16$16K

Prescribing Profile

167

Unique Drugs

$466K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$261K

GLP-1 Drugs

9.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.26

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