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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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Brent JohnsonPA

Physician Assistant · Ludington, MI 49431

NPI: 1093715013

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 89%

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 rateElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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9,155

Total Claims

$861K

Drug Cost

497

Beneficiaries

$1,733

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 20/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 109,535 Physician Assistant providers

-22%

Opioid rate vs peers

7.2% vs 9.2% avg

+141%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,733 vs $719 avg

+63%

Brand preference vs peers

10.8% vs 6.7% 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 89% 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

7.2%

Opioid Rate

660

Opioid Claims

$17K

Opioid Cost

12.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 985 claims · $633K

Generic: 8,126 claims · $226K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide97$107K
Apixaban65$81K
Empagliflozin71$77K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog81$40K
Sitagliptin Phosphate39$34K
Semaglutide23$29K
Insulin Detemir21$28K
Tirzepatide26$28K
Rivaroxaban15$24K
Brexpiprazole12$18K
Desvenlafaxine Succinate167$15K
Rosuvastatin Calcium355$13K
Evolocumab11$12K
Celecoxib157$12K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate22$12K

Prescribing Profile

122

Unique Drugs

$225K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$164K

GLP-1 Drugs

20.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.00

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