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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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Thomas MontgomeryM.D.

Family Practice · Cullman, AL 35055

NPI: 1093796690

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 94%

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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10,174

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

496

Beneficiaries

$2,213

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-35%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.7% vs 2.6% avg

+107%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,213 vs $1,068 avg

+31%

Brand preference vs peers

11.8% 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 94% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

1.7%

Opioid Rate

170

Opioid Claims

$1,237

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,188 claims · $848K

Generic: 8,919 claims · $247K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Nintedanib Esylate12$167K
Apixaban107$95K
Dulaglutide83$91K
Sitagliptin Phosphate79$82K
Empagliflozin42$49K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog85$43K
Rivaroxaban34$29K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol30$28K
Semaglutide26$27K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl25$22K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter31$21K
Canagliflozin17$18K
Umeclidinium Bromide35$13K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol28$13K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol28$11K

Prescribing Profile

147

Unique Drugs

$283K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$118K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

50%

Female

1.03

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