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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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Emmanuel StrategosM.D.

Internal Medicine · Bakersfield, CA 93311

NPI: 1093744609

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 91%

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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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8,608

Total Claims

$765K

Drug Cost

437

Beneficiaries

$1,751

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+77%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.0% vs 2.2% avg

+24%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,751 vs $1,411 avg

+7%

Brand preference vs peers

11.4% 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 91% 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

4.0%

Opioid Rate

342

Opioid Claims

$10K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 973 claims · $573K

Generic: 7,579 claims · $191K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin41$58K
Apixaban73$55K
Dulaglutide46$55K
Sitagliptin Phosphate45$53K
Semaglutide32$38K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl28$21K
Linaclotide18$19K
Mirabegron24$17K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate32$14K
Rivaroxaban15$14K
Evolocumab15$13K
Semaglutide12$12K
Insulin Aspart22$12K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog13$11K
Dronedarone Hcl13$11K

Prescribing Profile

158

Unique Drugs

$193K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$105K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.13

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