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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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Peter AcostaM.D.

Family Practice · Boerne, TX 78006

NPI: 1083637888

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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-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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12,390

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

389

Beneficiaries

$2,923

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-3%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.5% vs 2.6% avg

+174%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,923 vs $1,068 avg

+74%

Brand preference vs peers

15.7% vs 9.0% 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

2.5%

Opioid Rate

309

Opioid Claims

$3,900

Opioid Cost

3.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 1,929 claims · $834K

Generic: 10,372 claims · $299K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Teriflunomide15$113K
Apixaban380$109K
Paliperidone Palmitate35$102K
Dulaglutide42$40K
Mirabegron120$30K
Dolutegravir Sodium22$23K
Rifaximin13$20K
Rivaroxaban65$18K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol62$17K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog90$17K
Linagliptin53$15K
Exenatide Microspheres17$14K
Sacubitril/Valsartan44$14K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog64$13K
Divalproex Sodium324$13K

Prescribing Profile

176

Unique Drugs

$194K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$40K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

63%

Female

2.74

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