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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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Steven SumpterDO

Family Practice · Avondale, AZ 85392

NPI: 1083828610

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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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13,207

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

914

Beneficiaries

$1,590

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-18%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.1% vs 2.6% avg

+49%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,590 vs $1,068 avg

+36%

Brand preference vs peers

12.2% 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 84% 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

2.1%

Opioid Rate

280

Opioid Claims

$3,917

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,593 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 11,440 claims · $254K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide63$134K
Empagliflozin108$114K
Apixaban61$68K
Semaglutide46$61K
Semaglutide39$54K
Tirzepatide29$40K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide44$36K
Rivaroxaban25$35K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog52$34K
Linaclotide40$34K
Sitagliptin Phosphate19$32K
Insulin Detemir37$26K
Liraglutide25$26K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog20$25K
Insulin Degludec31$24K

Prescribing Profile

169

Unique Drugs

$281K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$314K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

52%

Female

1.50

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