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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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John Byrd

Internal Medicine · Graceville, FL 32440

NPI: 1073932828

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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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14,649

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

593

Beneficiaries

$2,319

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+1%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.3% vs 2.2% avg

+64%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,319 vs $1,411 avg

-3%

Brand preference vs peers

10.3% 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 88% 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

2.3%

Opioid Rate

330

Opioid Claims

$5,369

Opioid Cost

3.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,504 claims · $1.0M

Generic: 13,084 claims · $365K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide134$180K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol136$117K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter109$95K
Apixaban83$80K
Dulaglutide67$78K
Insulin Degludec26$47K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl41$38K
Sitagliptin Phosphate23$29K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog32$27K
Empagliflozin/Linagliptin37$25K
Rivaroxaban20$23K
Empagliflozin15$21K
Mirabegron25$18K
Linagliptin17$14K
Empagliflozin/Metformin Hcl15$12K

Prescribing Profile

180

Unique Drugs

$271K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$258K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.12

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