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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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Syed HossainM.D. .

Internal Medicine · Compton, CA 90220

NPI: 1083787907

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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

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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16,254

Total Claims

$899K

Drug Cost

420

Beneficiaries

$2,139

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

-72%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.6% vs 2.2% avg

+52%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,139 vs $1,411 avg

+31%

Brand preference vs peers

13.9% 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 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

0.6%

Opioid Rate

103

Opioid Claims

$716

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 2,241 claims · $580K

Generic: 13,846 claims · $310K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban269$78K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol103$43K
Linagliptin121$33K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog120$25K
Mirabegron63$22K
Rivaroxaban78$21K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol51$20K
Empagliflozin37$14K
Albuterol Sulfate226$14K
Albuterol Sulfate294$14K
Aripiprazole61$13K
Atorvastatin Calcium897$12K
Linaclotide22$12K
Divalproex Sodium237$11K
Sacubitril/Valsartan17$11K

Prescribing Profile

173

Unique Drugs

$138K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

42%

Female

2.17

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