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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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Samuel BanigoM.D.,

Internal Medicine · Irvington, NJ 7111

NPI: 1063503555

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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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8,741

Total Claims

$986K

Drug Cost

466

Beneficiaries

$2,117

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-14%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.9% vs 2.2% avg

+50%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,117 vs $1,411 avg

+24%

Brand preference vs peers

13.2% 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

1.9%

Opioid Rate

168

Opioid Claims

$3,678

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,141 claims · $607K

Generic: 7,500 claims · $372K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban175$82K
Dulaglutide46$45K
Nitazoxanide21$42K
Empagliflozin45$42K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog39$32K
Sitagliptin Phosphate31$30K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter35$28K
Semaglutide22$26K
Dihydroergotamine Mesylate14$24K
Linaclotide38$24K
Tirzepatide11$21K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol24$21K
Linagliptin/Metformin Hcl11$15K
Linagliptin17$13K
Potassium Chloride142$13K

Prescribing Profile

138

Unique Drugs

$178K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$91K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

56%

Female

2.20

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