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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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Christopher SippleMD

Family Practice · Brillion, WI 54110

NPI: 1093799686

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🟢 Low

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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10,153

Total Claims

$696K

Drug Cost

515

Beneficiaries

$1,352

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 13/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-17%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.1% vs 2.6% avg

+27%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,352 vs $1,068 avg

+27%

Brand preference vs peers

11.4% 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 93% 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

2.1%

Opioid Rate

217

Opioid Claims

$20K

Opioid Cost

5.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,147 claims · $515K

Generic: 8,914 claims · $176K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban162$117K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog66$48K
Empagliflozin64$43K
Mirabegron78$41K
Semaglutide32$34K
Rivaroxaban27$21K
Tiotropium Bromide37$20K
Oxycodone Hcl11$16K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol42$12K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol26$11K
Insulin Degludec15$11K
Insulin Lispro19$8,717
Fluticasone Propionate20$7,592
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate15$7,523
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog12$7,399

Prescribing Profile

139

Unique Drugs

$188K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$34K

GLP-1 Drugs

13.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

45%

Female

1.22

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