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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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Sartaj SandhuM.D.

Internal Medicine · Chico, CA 95926

NPI: 1073861654

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 87%

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 antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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11,336

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

710

Beneficiaries

$1,834

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-7%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.1% vs 2.2% avg

+30%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,834 vs $1,411 avg

+52%

Brand preference vs peers

16.2% 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 87% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 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

2.1%

Opioid Rate

236

Opioid Claims

$11K

Opioid Cost

8.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 1,811 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 9,367 claims · $210K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide177$211K
Empagliflozin209$163K
Sitagliptin Phosphate128$123K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol117$50K
Apixaban54$45K
Linagliptin32$39K
Insulin Aspart64$33K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog56$27K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol44$27K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol32$27K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog65$26K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate45$22K
Rivaroxaban18$20K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate19$13K
Tiotropium Bromide21$12K

Prescribing Profile

138

Unique Drugs

$410K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$211K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

58%

Female

1.45

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