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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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Hamid EskandariMD

Family Practice · Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

NPI: 1063662682

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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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25,090

Total Claims

$2.9M

Drug Cost

751

Beneficiaries

$3,886

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+20%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.1% vs 2.6% avg

+264%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,886 vs $1,068 avg

+69%

Brand preference vs peers

15.2% 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 93% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

3.1%

Opioid Rate

777

Opioid Claims

$50K

Opioid Cost

15.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 3,770 claims · $2.3M

Generic: 21,086 claims · $610K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban451$218K
Etanercept26$169K
Sitagliptin Phosphate142$157K
Mirabegron140$117K
Icosapent Ethyl130$109K
Cyclosporine60$108K
Linaclotide97$106K
Dulaglutide67$96K
Denosumab50$85K
Rivaroxaban207$84K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol79$79K
Empagliflozin80$78K
Diclofenac Sodium17$66K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate39$58K
Valbenazine Tosylate16$55K

Prescribing Profile

231

Unique Drugs

$727K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$146K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.99

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