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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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Joseph KohnARNP-C

Nurse Practitioner · Elma, WA 98541

NPI: 1083141105

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: Very High

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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9,920

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

370

Beneficiaries

$2,953

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. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+26%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.7% vs 3.8% avg

+151%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,953 vs $1,174 avg

+55%

Brand preference vs peers

13.7% 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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Our machine learning model — trained on 281 confirmed fraud cases — gives this provider a "Very High" fraud-pattern score. All 20 decision trees in our ensemble model agree that this provider's prescribing patterns resemble those of confirmed fraud cases. This is a statistical finding, not an accusation.

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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

4.7%

Opioid Rate

471

Opioid Claims

$12K

Opioid Cost

3.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,347 claims · $874K

Generic: 8,466 claims · $201K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide87$94K
Apixaban103$87K
Empagliflozin111$87K
Semaglutide48$49K
Tirzepatide40$43K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog38$28K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter38$26K
Liraglutide19$22K
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl27$22K
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl88$19K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog45$18K
Sitagliptin Phosphate26$18K
Rivaroxaban22$18K
Insulin Degludec15$17K
Linaclotide25$15K

Prescribing Profile

152

Unique Drugs

$217K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$218K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

43%

Female

1.22

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