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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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Edward SzaboMD

Family Practice · Appleton, WI 54913

NPI: 1093700403

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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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9,899

Total Claims

$687K

Drug Cost

590

Beneficiaries

$1,165

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

-6%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.4% vs 2.6% avg

+9%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,165 vs $1,068 avg

+18%

Brand preference vs peers

10.6% 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 93% 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

2.4%

Opioid Rate

240

Opioid Claims

$5,476

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,041 claims · $494K

Generic: 8,788 claims · $190K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban137$143K
Empagliflozin75$77K
Sitagliptin Phosphate48$35K
Semaglutide22$23K
Rivaroxaban21$16K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog31$14K
Mirabegron16$14K
Tiotropium Bromide15$12K
Atorvastatin Calcium587$11K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate17$11K
Fluticasone Propionate25$10K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol23$9,467
Omeprazole359$7,830
Levothyroxine Sodium492$7,755
Rosuvastatin Calcium218$6,347

Prescribing Profile

131

Unique Drugs

$272K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$23K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

49%

Female

1.15

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