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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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Thomas Van Den DriesscheM.D.

Family Practice · Fort Wayne, IN 46805

NPI: 1073507745

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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

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

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39,993

Total Claims

$2.7M

Drug Cost

875

Beneficiaries

$3,129

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

-62%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.0% vs 2.6% avg

+193%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,129 vs $1,068 avg

+69%

Brand preference vs peers

15.2% 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

1.0%

Opioid Rate

397

Opioid Claims

$8,816

Opioid Cost

7.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 6,041 claims · $2.0M

Generic: 33,573 claims · $751K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban1,545$396K
Paliperidone Palmitate66$206K
Linagliptin315$92K
Etanercept12$85K
Daptomycin37$67K
Dulaglutide70$64K
Rifaximin26$58K
Rivaroxaban221$54K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog279$54K
Empagliflozin138$48K
Vibegron271$47K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter82$39K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine58$33K
Insulin Detemir97$28K
Mirabegron131$26K

Prescribing Profile

251

Unique Drugs

$652K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$104K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

64%

Female

2.35

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