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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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Andrew NielsenM.D.

Internal Medicine · Columbia, TN 38401

NPI: 1093155913

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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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14,761

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

803

Beneficiaries

$1,803

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

+1%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.3% vs 2.2% avg

+28%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,803 vs $1,411 avg

+16%

Brand preference vs peers

12.3% 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

2.3%

Opioid Rate

335

Opioid Claims

$4,129

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,803 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 12,831 claims · $282K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban137$136K
Semaglutide71$92K
Tirzepatide69$84K
Empagliflozin71$71K
Rivaroxaban79$71K
Dulaglutide55$66K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol65$62K
Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudi12$45K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl24$30K
Linaclotide27$29K
Insulin Lispro20$27K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog32$24K
Mirabegron38$24K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate47$23K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog39$19K

Prescribing Profile

169

Unique Drugs

$374K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$258K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.12

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