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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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Carlos ClarkMD

Family Practice · Dothan, AL 36301

NPI: 1063851277

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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-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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59,467

Total Claims

$5.7M

Drug Cost

1,558

Beneficiaries

$3,684

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

+8%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.8% vs 2.6% avg

+245%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,684 vs $1,068 avg

+82%

Brand preference vs peers

16.4% 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

2.8%

Opioid Rate

1,650

Opioid Claims

$51K

Opioid Cost

7.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 9,695 claims · $4.4M

Generic: 49,594 claims · $1.4M

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban1,209$433K
Deutetrabenazine100$270K
Rivaroxaban647$250K
Valbenazine Tosylate58$217K
Sitagliptin Phosphate398$202K
Dulaglutide181$181K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol335$170K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine155$126K
Linaclotide227$125K
Mirabegron377$120K
Insulin Detemir242$117K
Enzalutamide16$108K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter141$107K
Semaglutide97$100K
Tirzepatide75$92K

Prescribing Profile

327

Unique Drugs

$1.3M

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$396K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

58%

Female

1.76

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