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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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Ann EspeyAPN

Nurse Practitioner · Greeneville, TN 37745

NPI: 1073874277

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🟢 Low

ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

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

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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8,969

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

379

Beneficiaries

$2,672

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 13/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

-86%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.5% vs 3.8% avg

+128%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,672 vs $1,174 avg

+62%

Brand preference vs peers

14.4% 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 86% 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

0.5%

Opioid Rate

49

Opioid Claims

$1,697

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,277 claims · $863K

Generic: 7,606 claims · $142K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban80$88K
Dulaglutide68$82K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog87$75K
Apremilast12$58K
Tirzepatide42$51K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter60$47K
Semaglutide23$42K
Sitagliptin Phosphate19$29K
Tiotropium Bromide42$26K
Tiotropium Bromide41$24K
Insulin Lispro23$23K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate55$22K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog18$21K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol12$18K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate26$18K

Prescribing Profile

137

Unique Drugs

$149K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$175K

GLP-1 Drugs

13.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

68

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.47

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