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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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David CarlyleM.D.

Family Practice · Ames, IA 50010

NPI: 1093702912

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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

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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11,316

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

534

Beneficiaries

$2,419

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+38%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.6% vs 2.6% avg

+127%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,419 vs $1,068 avg

+38%

Brand preference vs peers

12.4% 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 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

3.6%

Opioid Rate

402

Opioid Claims

$7,231

Opioid Cost

24.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,388 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 9,823 claims · $205K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban158$164K
Deutetrabenazine24$114K
Sitagliptin Phosphate146$103K
Semaglutide49$63K
Rivaroxaban47$50K
Insulin Aspart27$47K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog37$41K
Evolocumab17$19K
Levetiracetam12$15K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate23$13K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter18$12K
Estrogens, Conjugated36$11K
Estradiol92$9,221
Liraglutide11$7,878
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog15$7,842

Prescribing Profile

134

Unique Drugs

$364K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$71K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

52%

Female

1.02

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