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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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Nora Flores-ParasM.D.

Internal Medicine · New Castle, PA 16105

NPI: 1073507778

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

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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14,199

Total Claims

$999K

Drug Cost

577

Beneficiaries

$1,731

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+127%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.1% vs 2.2% avg

+23%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,731 vs $1,411 avg

+5%

Brand preference vs peers

11.1% vs 10.6% 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 86% 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

5.1%

Opioid Rate

721

Opioid Claims

$12K

Opioid Cost

4.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,566 claims · $784K

Generic: 12,491 claims · $208K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban203$138K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog78$59K
Rivaroxaban81$52K
Sitagliptin Phosphate50$41K
Semaglutide26$39K
Linagliptin35$33K
Empagliflozin36$26K
Insulin Lispro30$25K
Insulin Degludec40$24K
Brexpiprazole30$20K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol46$20K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol18$15K
Dulaglutide16$14K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog13$13K
Potassium Chloride328$10K

Prescribing Profile

162

Unique Drugs

$288K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$53K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

63%

Female

1.23

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