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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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Steven GauzeARNP

Nurse Practitioner · Inez, KY 41224

NPI: 1083613079

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🟢 Low

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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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16,613

Total Claims

$895K

Drug Cost

545

Beneficiaries

$1,643

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

-16%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.2% vs 3.8% avg

+40%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,643 vs $1,174 avg

+36%

Brand preference vs peers

12.1% 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 93% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

3.2%

Opioid Rate

526

Opioid Claims

$4,907

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,984 claims · $691K

Generic: 14,459 claims · $193K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog125$97K
Sitagliptin Phosphate108$85K
Tirzepatide41$43K
Insulin Lispro Protamin/Lispro52$39K
Apixaban44$34K
Semaglutide29$29K
Linaclotide37$28K
Rivaroxaban42$26K
Insulin Detemir25$24K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter31$19K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate20$12K
Insulin Lispro15$12K
Dexlansoprazole30$11K
Insulin Aspart15$9,637
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl121$9,596

Prescribing Profile

180

Unique Drugs

$155K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$72K

GLP-1 Drugs

13.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

68

Avg Age

45%

Female

1.07

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