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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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Ghulam ShaikhM.D.

Internal Medicine · Garner, NC 27529

NPI: 1073571733

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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16,993

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

611

Beneficiaries

$2,231

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-31%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.5% vs 2.2% avg

+58%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,231 vs $1,411 avg

+18%

Brand preference vs peers

12.6% 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 88% 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

1.5%

Opioid Rate

261

Opioid Claims

$7,304

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,125 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 14,772 claims · $298K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban321$199K
Semaglutide45$74K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter75$54K
Empagliflozin69$51K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog70$43K
Semaglutide36$41K
Sitagliptin Phosphate58$39K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol45$35K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol56$33K
Tirzepatide24$33K
Rivaroxaban41$33K
Linaclotide48$26K
Dulaglutide17$18K
Evolocumab21$17K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate29$15K

Prescribing Profile

195

Unique Drugs

$367K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$167K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.56

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