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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 FarzanMD

Family Practice · Lawrence, MA 1841

NPI: 1093719924

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

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8,684

Total Claims

$973K

Drug Cost

663

Beneficiaries

$1,468

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

+23%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.2% vs 2.6% avg

+37%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,468 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 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

3.2%

Opioid Rate

276

Opioid Claims

$22K

Opioid Cost

9.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,042 claims · $819K

Generic: 7,587 claims · $151K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide204$284K
Empagliflozin147$133K
Apixaban80$72K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol67$64K
Finerenone28$33K
Rivaroxaban18$23K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate35$22K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter22$22K
Sitagliptin Phosphate14$17K
Semaglutide16$15K
Atorvastatin Calcium554$10K
Fluticasone Propionate13$9,026
Omeprazole339$8,351
Varenicline Tartrate12$7,767
Rosuvastatin Calcium221$7,522

Prescribing Profile

109

Unique Drugs

$310K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$300K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

41%

Female

1.10

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