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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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Timothy LowryMD

Family Practice · Ames, IA 50014

NPI: 1073503082

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 87%

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-prescriber

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9,401

Total Claims

$922K

Drug Cost

590

Beneficiaries

$1,563

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+56%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.0% vs 2.6% avg

+46%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,563 vs $1,068 avg

+46%

Brand preference vs peers

13.1% 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 87% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 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

4.0%

Opioid Rate

377

Opioid Claims

$7,398

Opioid Cost

5.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,220 claims · $765K

Generic: 8,081 claims · $150K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide114$140K
Apixaban143$106K
Dulaglutide56$78K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog117$75K
Empagliflozin59$71K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter54$41K
Insulin Lispro60$33K
Rivaroxaban25$27K
Insulin Aspart30$21K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr30$15K
Sitagliptin Phosphate15$14K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol21$13K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog33$11K
Insulin Degludec11$8,057
Topiramate14$8,045

Prescribing Profile

144

Unique Drugs

$239K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$218K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.30

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