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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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Susan MeltzerM.D.

Internal Medicine · Timonium, MD 21093

NPI: 1073556429

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 85%

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 long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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10,027

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

469

Beneficiaries

$2,160

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+45%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.3% vs 2.2% avg

+53%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,160 vs $1,411 avg

+10%

Brand preference vs peers

11.7% 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 85% 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

3.3%

Opioid Rate

326

Opioid Claims

$31K

Opioid Cost

18.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,168 claims · $765K

Generic: 8,779 claims · $244K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban116$77K
Sitagliptin Phosphate87$71K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol53$59K
Semaglutide53$58K
Mirabegron51$36K
Vibegron65$34K
Rivaroxaban43$31K
Dulaglutide26$28K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter14$26K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate28$22K
Empagliflozin27$21K
Oxycodone Hcl36$20K
Vortioxetine Hydrobromide18$19K
Carisoprodol13$18K
Insulin Degludec16$16K

Prescribing Profile

158

Unique Drugs

$274K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$100K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

75%

Female

1.09

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