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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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George AdamsM.D.

Internal Medicine · Knoxville, TN 37916

NPI: 1083860506

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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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8,682

Total Claims

$617K

Drug Cost

549

Beneficiaries

$1,125

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+20%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.7% vs 2.2% avg

-20%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,125 vs $1,411 avg

-18%

Brand preference vs peers

8.7% 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 88% 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

2.7%

Opioid Rate

233

Opioid Claims

$1,267

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 748 claims · $494K

Generic: 7,884 claims · $120K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban62$69K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog24$41K
Rifaximin11$33K
Semaglutide14$32K
Dulaglutide12$30K
Tirzepatide26$28K
Tiotropium Bromide18$17K
Insulin Aspart14$16K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter16$12K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog18$12K
Mirabegron14$11K
Albuterol Sulfate136$6,415
Evolocumab11$6,326
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol18$6,231
Insulin Regular, Human11$6,186

Prescribing Profile

114

Unique Drugs

$85K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$91K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

58%

Female

1.44

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