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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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Dale KresgeM.D.

Internal Medicine · Dallastown, PA 17313

NPI: 1083685176

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 87%

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-prescriber

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12,199

Total Claims

$1.6M

Drug Cost

756

Beneficiaries

$2,079

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-28%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.6% vs 2.2% avg

+47%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,079 vs $1,411 avg

+20%

Brand preference vs peers

12.7% 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 87% 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

1.6%

Opioid Rate

196

Opioid Claims

$15K

Opioid Cost

7.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,534 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 10,539 claims · $255K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin152$226K
Apixaban155$166K
Semaglutide89$150K
Dulaglutide43$62K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol92$61K
Semaglutide34$53K
Sitagliptin Phosphate31$48K
Linagliptin30$45K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter43$41K
Rivaroxaban31$36K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase18$29K
Insulin Detemir24$26K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol12$19K
Tirzepatide12$18K
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf86$17K

Prescribing Profile

167

Unique Drugs

$506K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$283K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.14

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