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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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Sara CoxMD, MPH

Internal Medicine · Saint Paul, MN 55104

NPI: 1073740668

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 90%

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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8,837

Total Claims

$697K

Drug Cost

403

Beneficiaries

$1,730

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

-47%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.2% vs 2.2% avg

+23%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,730 vs $1,411 avg

-1%

Brand preference vs peers

10.6% 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 90% 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

1.2%

Opioid Rate

105

Opioid Claims

$5,897

Opioid Cost

18.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 930 claims · $406K

Generic: 7,865 claims · $286K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban192$61K
Glatiramer Acetate33$54K
Dulaglutide49$46K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog102$23K
Rivaroxaban48$16K
Semaglutide16$16K
Cinacalcet Hcl15$15K
Divalproex Sodium93$14K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter24$13K
Insulin Aspart33$9,612
Tiotropium Bromide16$8,360
Atorvastatin Calcium469$8,293
Baclofen90$7,062
Gabapentin309$6,266
Netarsudil Mesylate17$5,833

Prescribing Profile

136

Unique Drugs

$98K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$62K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

79

Avg Age

68%

Female

2.73

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