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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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Ariel Linares VarelaARNP

Nurse Practitioner · Miami, FL 33175

NPI: 1093223497

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

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-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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21,222

Total Claims

$881K

Drug Cost

643

Beneficiaries

$1,369

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

-90%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.4% vs 3.8% avg

+17%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,369 vs $1,174 avg

+3%

Brand preference vs peers

9.2% vs 8.9% 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 86% 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

0.4%

Opioid Rate

78

Opioid Claims

$344

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 1,920 claims · $546K

Generic: 19,021 claims · $327K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban347$186K
Rivaroxaban96$50K
Ticagrelor66$28K
Insulin Aspart Prot/Insuln Asp60$26K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog73$26K
Pregabalin556$23K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate94$22K
Sitagliptin Phosphate40$21K
Alogliptin Benzoate121$21K
Memantine Hcl77$16K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog135$15K
Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters370$15K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog24$13K
Insulin Aspart56$11K
Atorvastatin Calcium902$9,821

Prescribing Profile

174

Unique Drugs

$275K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

54%

Female

2.22

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