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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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Richard TorricelliM.D.

Internal Medicine · Cape Coral, FL 33909

NPI: 1093873846

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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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23,404

Total Claims

$3.7M

Drug Cost

1,499

Beneficiaries

$2,444

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+4%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.3% vs 2.2% avg

+73%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,444 vs $1,411 avg

+27%

Brand preference vs peers

13.5% vs 10.6% 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 84% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 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

2.3%

Opioid Rate

546

Opioid Claims

$14K

Opioid Cost

3.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 3,148 claims · $3.0M

Generic: 20,089 claims · $680K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide159$291K
Apixaban193$241K
Rivaroxaban128$163K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol85$126K
Semaglutide56$124K
Empagliflozin80$122K
Tirzepatide93$119K
Finerenone86$109K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter79$85K
Icosapent Ethyl88$83K
Dulaglutide66$82K
Sacubitril/Valsartan53$74K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase25$71K
Evolocumab74$62K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide48$56K

Prescribing Profile

248

Unique Drugs

$800K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$616K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.76

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