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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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Mancel WakhamDO

Family Practice · Harriman, TN 37748

NPI: 1073568218

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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

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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26,373

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

671

Beneficiaries

$2,293

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+23%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.2% vs 2.6% avg

+115%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,293 vs $1,068 avg

+134%

Brand preference vs peers

21.1% 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

3.2%

Opioid Rate

835

Opioid Claims

$27K

Opioid Cost

12.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

79% generic

Brand: 5,554 claims · $1.0M

Generic: 20,783 claims · $511K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban942$223K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine131$70K
Certolizumab Pegol11$63K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter66$43K
Linaclotide73$40K
Potassium Chloride808$29K
Insulin Detemir78$27K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate52$26K
Insulin Nph Hum/Reg Insulin Hm89$25K
Insulin Degludec45$25K
Empagliflozin103$24K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog64$23K
Divalproex Sodium550$21K
Mirabegron83$19K
Rivaroxaban68$18K

Prescribing Profile

206

Unique Drugs

$311K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$15K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

62%

Female

2.49

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