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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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Charles KempM.D.

Internal Medicine · Albany, GA 31707

NPI: 1093035784

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 94%

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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19,895

Total Claims

$2.1M

Drug Cost

1,101

Beneficiaries

$1,874

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+11%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.5% vs 2.2% avg

+33%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,874 vs $1,411 avg

+23%

Brand preference vs peers

13.1% 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 94% 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

2.5%

Opioid Rate

496

Opioid Claims

$8,466

Opioid Cost

2.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,587 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 17,183 claims · $378K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide195$221K
Apixaban156$159K
Empagliflozin167$150K
Rivaroxaban101$113K
Dulaglutide74$99K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol68$72K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter99$71K
Mirabegron83$51K
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf202$42K
Tirzepatide36$41K
Sacubitril/Valsartan35$41K
Dapaglifloz Propaned/Metformin33$40K
Semaglutide26$34K
Sitagliptin Phosphate33$32K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr59$29K

Prescribing Profile

201

Unique Drugs

$585K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$395K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.31

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