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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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Ronald DaoudM.D.

Internal Medicine · Orange, CA 92868

NPI: 1093732992

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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

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

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9,700

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

754

Beneficiaries

$1,611

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+18%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.6% vs 2.2% avg

+14%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,611 vs $1,411 avg

+29%

Brand preference vs peers

13.7% vs 10.6% 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 84% 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

2.6%

Opioid Rate

257

Opioid Claims

$4,668

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,319 claims · $1.0M

Generic: 8,283 claims · $206K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban125$107K
Dulaglutide70$93K
Semaglutide63$80K
Sitagliptin Phosphate55$69K
Semaglutide46$48K
Empagliflozin44$47K
Rivaroxaban31$33K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase22$29K
Sacubitril/Valsartan21$24K
Tirzepatide16$24K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol28$22K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter18$20K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog32$17K
Insulin Lispro18$14K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl12$14K

Prescribing Profile

148

Unique Drugs

$302K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$245K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.45

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