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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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Micah LeleuxM.D.

Family Practice · Lake Charles, LA 70611

NPI: 1063711943

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 92%

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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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9,125

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

418

Beneficiaries

$2,475

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+11%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.9% vs 2.6% avg

+132%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,475 vs $1,068 avg

+66%

Brand preference vs peers

15.0% 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 92% 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

2.9%

Opioid Rate

262

Opioid Claims

$4,014

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 1,353 claims · $916K

Generic: 7,692 claims · $116K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Tirzepatide113$135K
Semaglutide85$105K
Empagliflozin72$81K
Apixaban87$72K
Dulaglutide29$59K
Rivaroxaban67$50K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol40$40K
Linaclotide34$39K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog39$23K
Insulin Degludec13$22K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter22$19K
Mirabegron20$18K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol13$13K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog24$12K
Tiotropium Bromide20$11K

Prescribing Profile

140

Unique Drugs

$252K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$299K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.12

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