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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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Saint Julien SpringsM.D, MHA

Family Practice · Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

NPI: 1063825230

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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-prescriber

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11,011

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

812

Beneficiaries

$1,284

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-19%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.1% vs 2.6% avg

+20%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,284 vs $1,068 avg

+10%

Brand preference vs peers

9.9% 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

2.1%

Opioid Rate

230

Opioid Claims

$3,229

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,085 claims · $813K

Generic: 9,874 claims · $223K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide101$145K
Apixaban98$122K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol56$83K
Rivaroxaban38$57K
Empagliflozin23$42K
Dulaglutide15$39K
Tirzepatide33$38K
Liraglutide15$35K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter24$29K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol27$26K
Linaclotide13$17K
Atorvastatin Calcium758$11K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog14$9,205
Levothyroxine Sodium432$7,548
Rosuvastatin Calcium276$6,095

Prescribing Profile

137

Unique Drugs

$305K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$257K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

47%

Female

1.03

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