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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 MeskerMD

Family Practice · Englewood, OH 45415

NPI: 1093793762

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 90%

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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12,187

Total Claims

$982K

Drug Cost

790

Beneficiaries

$1,243

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

+9%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.8% vs 2.6% avg

+16%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,243 vs $1,068 avg

+28%

Brand preference vs peers

11.5% 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 90% 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

2.8%

Opioid Rate

342

Opioid Claims

$8,428

Opioid Cost

4.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,397 claims · $747K

Generic: 10,720 claims · $230K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Sitagliptin Phosphate170$181K
Empagliflozin83$103K
Apixaban91$87K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog83$69K
Semaglutide42$52K
Rivaroxaban48$50K
Tiotropium Bromide34$22K
Tirzepatide21$22K
Ticagrelor21$15K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog24$15K
Mirabegron16$12K
Bisoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide176$11K
Erenumab-Aooe11$11K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate21$9,046
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol28$8,849

Prescribing Profile

146

Unique Drugs

$420K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$74K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.18

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