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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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Laurence NeufeldM.D.

Family Practice · Tampa, FL 33614

NPI: 1083694640

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 92%

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

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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8,859

Total Claims

$663K

Drug Cost

646

Beneficiaries

$1,027

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+10%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.8% vs 2.6% avg

-4%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,027 vs $1,068 avg

+26%

Brand preference vs peers

11.4% 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 92% 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

2.8%

Opioid Rate

251

Opioid Claims

$4,278

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,002 claims · $483K

Generic: 7,801 claims · $177K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban85$79K
Semaglutide64$66K
Rivaroxaban28$46K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol38$35K
Sitagliptin Phosphate31$26K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog37$24K
Dulaglutide13$18K
Empagliflozin19$13K
Evolocumab22$12K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate26$11K
Insulin Lispro14$9,211
Aripiprazole22$7,091
Tiotropium Bromide12$6,642
Atorvastatin Calcium454$6,121
Levothyroxine Sodium312$5,481

Prescribing Profile

142

Unique Drugs

$200K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$84K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.27

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