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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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Phillip StatesM.D.

Family Practice · Punxsutawney, PA 15767

NPI: 1093791246

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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

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

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9,462

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

606

Beneficiaries

$1,895

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+27%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.3% vs 2.6% avg

+77%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,895 vs $1,068 avg

+57%

Brand preference vs peers

14.2% 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 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

3.3%

Opioid Rate

310

Opioid Claims

$7,284

Opioid Cost

10.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,326 claims · $965K

Generic: 8,045 claims · $179K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban146$125K
Rivaroxaban108$86K
Empagliflozin58$82K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol86$80K
Adalimumab11$75K
Dulaglutide54$59K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter57$43K
Tirzepatide33$33K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog59$28K
Semaglutide27$28K
Linagliptin46$27K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol29$22K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol44$18K
Rimegepant Sulfate13$17K
Sacubitril/Valsartan14$14K

Prescribing Profile

146

Unique Drugs

$399K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$131K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.28

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