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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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Jurgen StraubMD

Family Practice · Shickshinny, PA 18655

NPI: 1063679108

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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 antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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8,790

Total Claims

$992K

Drug Cost

432

Beneficiaries

$2,297

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+39%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.6% vs 2.6% avg

+115%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,297 vs $1,068 avg

+51%

Brand preference vs peers

13.6% 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 88% 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

3.6%

Opioid Rate

314

Opioid Claims

$12K

Opioid Cost

8.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,185 claims · $840K

Generic: 7,512 claims · $147K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban145$120K
Semaglutide80$96K
Empagliflozin95$88K
Rivaroxaban62$54K
Insulin Degludec47$53K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter59$45K
Dulaglutide25$33K
Mirabegron39$26K
Insulin Aspart26$25K
Linaclotide32$24K
Linagliptin21$17K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol31$15K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr17$13K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol18$13K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog23$12K

Prescribing Profile

136

Unique Drugs

$300K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$129K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

52%

Female

1.06

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