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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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Stephen FortsonMD

Family Practice · Pell City, AL 35125

NPI: 1073819058

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 89%

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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21,396

Total Claims

$2.3M

Drug Cost

974

Beneficiaries

$2,321

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+37%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.5% vs 2.6% avg

+117%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,321 vs $1,068 avg

+52%

Brand preference vs peers

13.7% 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 89% 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

3.5%

Opioid Rate

754

Opioid Claims

$17K

Opioid Cost

3.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 2,920 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 18,370 claims · $516K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide174$266K
Apixaban315$240K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol231$139K
Empagliflozin149$138K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter163$134K
Rivaroxaban194$97K
Dulaglutide44$56K
Tirzepatide44$48K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide44$43K
Linaclotide49$41K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate76$39K
Sacubitril/Valsartan37$33K
Insulin Degludec28$32K
Semaglutide21$29K
Rosuvastatin Calcium462$27K

Prescribing Profile

201

Unique Drugs

$673K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$415K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

60%

Female

2.27

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