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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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Atul VermaM.D.

Internal Medicine · Stockton, CA 95219

NPI: 1093027989

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 91%

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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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14,225

Total Claims

$830K

Drug Cost

678

Beneficiaries

$1,224

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+243%

Opioid rate vs peers

7.7% vs 2.2% avg

-13%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,224 vs $1,411 avg

+19%

Brand preference vs peers

12.6% 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 91% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 18 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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Opioid rate is 243% above Internal Medicine peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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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

7.7%

Opioid Rate

1,092

Opioid Claims

$23K

Opioid Cost

11.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,779 claims · $547K

Generic: 12,335 claims · $278K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Deutetrabenazine35$105K
Apixaban292$77K
Empagliflozin102$38K
Rifaximin18$33K
Rivaroxaban99$31K
Insulin Aspart75$23K
Linagliptin47$16K
Ertapenem Sodium26$13K
Paliperidone27$11K
Vibegron36$11K
Aripiprazole54$11K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog63$9,703
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen559$8,859
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog27$8,588
Sitagliptin Phosphate31$7,785

Prescribing Profile

157

Unique Drugs

$177K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

59%

Female

2.90

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