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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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Theodore GeffenM.D.

Family Practice · Savannah, GA 31406

NPI: 1073511861

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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

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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12,916

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

653

Beneficiaries

$1,981

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+30%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.3% vs 2.6% avg

+85%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,981 vs $1,068 avg

+30%

Brand preference vs peers

11.7% 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

3.3%

Opioid Rate

432

Opioid Claims

$3,291

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,500 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 11,286 claims · $224K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide149$170K
Sitagliptin Phosphate115$142K
Empagliflozin62$85K
Apixaban91$79K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol73$76K
Semaglutide50$58K
Insulin Detemir54$43K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter48$35K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog38$25K
Tirzepatide21$23K
Insulin Aspart29$22K
Liraglutide11$21K
Mirabegron31$19K
Evolocumab22$17K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl18$16K

Prescribing Profile

174

Unique Drugs

$419K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$272K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.12

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