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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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Carlos Quiles AponteM.D

General Practice · Cayey, PR 00736

NPI: 1063480044

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 91%

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-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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21,675

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

493

Beneficiaries

$2,086

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 7,389 General Practice providers

-47%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.3% vs 2.5% avg

+85%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,086 vs $1,128 avg

+32%

Brand preference vs peers

11.1% vs 8.4% 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 91% 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

1.3%

Opioid Rate

285

Opioid Claims

$3,510

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,402 claims · $804K

Generic: 19,169 claims · $222K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl157$90K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol111$66K
Sitagliptin Phosphate89$61K
Apixaban110$61K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog113$46K
Levothyroxine Sodium819$41K
Rivaroxaban66$41K
Semaglutide22$21K
Fluticasone Propionate43$18K
Linagliptin25$15K
Empagliflozin12$13K
Linagliptin/Metformin Hcl25$13K
Empagliflozin/Linagliptin22$13K
Linagliptin/Metformin Hcl27$12K
Atorvastatin Calcium1,493$10K

Prescribing Profile

173

Unique Drugs

$247K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$21K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.76

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