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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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Sanjay ThakkarM.D.

Internal Medicine · Yorkville, IL 60560

NPI: 1073548483

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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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11,628

Total Claims

$685K

Drug Cost

349

Beneficiaries

$1,962

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-72%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.6% vs 2.2% avg

+39%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,962 vs $1,411 avg

+3%

Brand preference vs peers

11.0% 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 93% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

0.6%

Opioid Rate

72

Opioid Claims

$1,203

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,273 claims · $433K

Generic: 10,321 claims · $249K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban209$77K
Rivaroxaban109$36K
Darbepoetin Alfa In Polysorbat18$34K
Dulaglutide31$30K
Epoetin Alfa36$25K
Rifaximin15$24K
Sitagliptin Phosphate33$18K
Mirabegron51$15K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog66$13K
Sacubitril/Valsartan31$12K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate27$11K
Memantine Hcl205$11K
Tiotropium Bromide19$10K
Potassium Chloride207$10K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter12$8,179

Prescribing Profile

168

Unique Drugs

$159K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$30K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

79

Avg Age

63%

Female

2.41

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