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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 PatwardhanM.D.

Internal Medicine · Chesterfield, MO 63017

NPI: 1073583803

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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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11,554

Total Claims

$597K

Drug Cost

414

Beneficiaries

$1,443

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

+40%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.1% vs 2.2% avg

+2%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,443 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

3.1%

Opioid Rate

362

Opioid Claims

$7,199

Opioid Cost

5.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,448 claims · $361K

Generic: 10,057 claims · $233K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban356$139K
Rivaroxaban97$34K
Eslicarbazepine Acetate15$15K
Mirabegron55$15K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog58$14K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol20$11K
Mirtazapine293$9,858
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol34$9,790
Sucralfate74$8,792
Potassium Chloride363$7,791
Collagenase Clostridium Hist.23$7,441
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf37$7,323
Carbidopa/Levodopa157$7,220
Memantine Hcl168$7,175
Bimatoprost27$6,950

Prescribing Profile

146

Unique Drugs

$193K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

84

Avg Age

67%

Female

2.20

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