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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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Joel BolenMD

Internal Medicine · Montgomery, AL 36106

NPI: 1063576130

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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 long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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31,976

Total Claims

$2.7M

Drug Cost

1,176

Beneficiaries

$2,305

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+332%

Opioid rate vs peers

9.7% vs 2.2% avg

+63%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,305 vs $1,411 avg

+32%

Brand preference vs peers

14.0% 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 88% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 18 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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Opioid rate is 332% above Internal Medicine peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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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

9.7%

Opioid Rate

3,091

Opioid Claims

$307K

Opioid Cost

19.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 4,465 claims · $1.9M

Generic: 27,327 claims · $752K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban670$282K
Sitagliptin Phosphate209$108K
Oxycodone Hcl104$102K
Empagliflozin96$99K
Rivaroxaban188$84K
Eslicarbazepine Acetate126$75K
Oxycodone Myristate99$68K
Mirabegron152$66K
Linaclotide95$64K
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen1,606$57K
Sacubitril/Valsartan75$54K
Apremilast11$53K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog82$43K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate67$41K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine51$38K

Prescribing Profile

264

Unique Drugs

$641K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$32K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

62%

Female

1.97

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