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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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Ravindra MehtaM.D.

Psychiatry · Brownsville, PA 15417

NPI: 1063599835

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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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10,782

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

722

Beneficiaries

$2,365

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. 21,141 Psychiatry providers

+39%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,365 vs $1,696 avg

+43%

Brand preference vs peers

7.1% vs 5.0% 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 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.

Brand vs Generic

93% generic

Brand: 759 claims · $1.4M

Generic: 10,001 claims · $328K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Paliperidone Palmitate170$486K
Deutetrabenazine68$325K
Valbenazine Tosylate21$155K
Aripiprazole27$76K
Brexpiprazole68$75K
Lumateperone Tosylate37$58K
Clozapine438$38K
Divalproex Sodium714$34K
Chlorpromazine Hcl44$23K
Cariprazine Hcl15$22K
Vortioxetine Hydrobromide61$20K
Amantadine Hcl187$17K
Risperidone Microspheres13$15K
Patiromer Calcium Sorbitex13$15K
Fluphenazine Hcl45$12K

Prescribing Profile

83

Unique Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

57%

Female

2.13

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