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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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Deborah RichardsonN.P.

Nurse Practitioner · Alger, MI 48610

NPI: 1073863825

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 91%

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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10,619

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

681

Beneficiaries

$1,957

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. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+85%

Opioid rate vs peers

7.0% vs 3.8% avg

+67%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,957 vs $1,174 avg

+56%

Brand preference vs peers

13.8% vs 8.9% 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 91% 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

7.0%

Opioid Rate

743

Opioid Claims

$21K

Opioid Cost

4.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,454 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 9,077 claims · $206K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide73$105K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog84$103K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol86$102K
Apixaban63$79K
Empagliflozin51$65K
Dulaglutide48$50K
Sitagliptin Phosphate37$48K
Mirabegron24$40K
Semaglutide21$36K
Liraglutide21$35K
Rivaroxaban20$28K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate40$26K
Canagliflozin21$23K
Insulin Aspart30$18K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol28$15K

Prescribing Profile

146

Unique Drugs

$339K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$226K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.23

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