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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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Shideh AmirifeliM.D.

Internal Medicine · Worcester, MA 01605

NPI: 1083763890

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 89%

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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31,499

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

459

Beneficiaries

$2,275

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-93%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.2% vs 2.2% avg

+61%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,275 vs $1,411 avg

-15%

Brand preference vs peers

9.1% 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 89% 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

0.2%

Opioid Rate

49

Opioid Claims

$1,731

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 2,851 claims · $669K

Generic: 28,621 claims · $374K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban941$186K
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala83$77K
Rifaximin42$50K
Paliperidone Palmitate11$39K
Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam53$28K
Dolutegravir Sodium53$28K
Divalproex Sodium709$23K
Empagliflozin132$21K
Dulaglutide39$19K
Atorvastatin Calcium2,449$17K
Sacubitril/Valsartan85$14K
Mirtazapine1,171$14K
Trazodone Hcl2,128$13K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog37$12K
Rivaroxaban56$11K

Prescribing Profile

175

Unique Drugs

$245K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$19K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

51%

Female

2.31

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