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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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Jose GarciaM.D.

Family Practice · Palm Bay, FL 32909

NPI: 1093832974

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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-prescriber

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10,956

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

652

Beneficiaries

$1,955

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

+152%

Opioid rate vs peers

6.5% vs 2.6% avg

+83%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,955 vs $1,068 avg

+23%

Brand preference vs peers

11.1% 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

6.5%

Opioid Rate

713

Opioid Claims

$78K

Opioid Cost

9.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,203 claims · $918K

Generic: 9,654 claims · $352K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban103$109K
Semaglutide65$82K
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen12$50K
Elviteg/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafen12$49K
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala11$47K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide37$46K
Rivaroxaban42$42K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol33$40K
Empagliflozin35$38K
Dapaglifloz Propaned/Metformin20$28K
Rosuvastatin Calcium241$27K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter30$27K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol29$24K
Insulin Degludec/Liraglutide19$24K
Linaclotide18$18K

Prescribing Profile

163

Unique Drugs

$246K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$82K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.48

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