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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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Clifton CathcartD.O.

Family Practice · Lufkin, TX 75901

NPI: 1093705360

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 90%

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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14,210

Total Claims

$1.6M

Drug Cost

883

Beneficiaries

$1,818

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

+101%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.2% vs 2.6% avg

+70%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,818 vs $1,068 avg

+34%

Brand preference vs peers

12.1% 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 90% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 18 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

5.2%

Opioid Rate

738

Opioid Claims

$16K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,708 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 12,415 claims · $267K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide282$393K
Apixaban157$153K
Empagliflozin64$79K
Rivaroxaban80$72K
Mirabegron45$53K
Dulaglutide43$52K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter51$50K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog56$38K
Sitagliptin Phosphate25$31K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog20$22K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide16$21K
Insulin Degludec34$21K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol25$19K
Insulin Degludec12$19K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol18$18K

Prescribing Profile

139

Unique Drugs

$353K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$463K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.57

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