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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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Samuel TildenMD

Family Practice · Hendersonville, NC 28791

NPI: 1083935357

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 87%

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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13,423

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

970

Beneficiaries

$1,294

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

+97%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.1% vs 2.6% avg

+21%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,294 vs $1,068 avg

+25%

Brand preference vs peers

11.2% 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 87% 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

5.1%

Opioid Rate

681

Opioid Claims

$34K

Opioid Cost

11.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,490 claims · $987K

Generic: 11,782 claims · $258K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban151$149K
Rivaroxaban75$96K
Semaglutide62$83K
Dulaglutide40$69K
Empagliflozin45$54K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter59$46K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol24$37K
Insulin Lispro23$28K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase20$26K
Mirabegron22$24K
Insulin Degludec20$17K
Oxycodone Hcl26$17K
Evolocumab14$14K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate20$14K
Insulin Degludec17$13K

Prescribing Profile

175

Unique Drugs

$336K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$152K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

44%

Female

1.00

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