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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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Brian GouldM.D.

Internal Medicine · San Antonio, TX 78258

NPI: 1073535266

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 83%

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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8,817

Total Claims

$394K

Drug Cost

1,131

Beneficiaries

$348

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+324%

Opioid rate vs peers

9.5% vs 2.2% avg

-75%

Cost per patient vs peers

$348 vs $1,411 avg

-9%

Brand preference vs peers

9.7% 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 83% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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Opioid rate is 324% above Internal Medicine peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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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

9.5%

Opioid Rate

836

Opioid Claims

$21K

Opioid Cost

10.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 839 claims · $239K

Generic: 7,846 claims · $152K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Tiotropium Bromide56$40K
Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate122$30K
Rivaroxaban33$27K
Apixaban34$22K
Semaglutide20$21K
Empagliflozin21$12K
Insulin Nph Human Isophane62$11K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol39$9,380
Atorvastatin Calcium563$8,571
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen338$7,257
Ciclesonide52$6,833
Insulin Nph Human Isophane18$4,812
Oxycodone Hcl210$4,509
Gabapentin130$4,281
Lisinopril355$4,061

Prescribing Profile

120

Unique Drugs

$61K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$21K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.15

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