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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 PutnamM. D.

Internal Medicine · Booneville, MS 38829

NPI: 1093883795

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

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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15,667

Total Claims

$834K

Drug Cost

546

Beneficiaries

$1,528

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+49%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.3% vs 2.2% avg

+8%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,528 vs $1,411 avg

-20%

Brand preference vs peers

8.5% 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 86% 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

3.3%

Opioid Rate

523

Opioid Claims

$11K

Opioid Cost

4.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

92% generic

Brand: 1,324 claims · $589K

Generic: 14,317 claims · $244K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide65$71K
Apixaban114$63K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter74$60K
Empagliflozin62$51K
Rivaroxaban85$34K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol39$19K
Tirzepatide14$15K
Dulaglutide15$15K
Omeprazole/Sodium Bicarbonate13$14K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog15$13K
Linaclotide22$12K
Sacubitril/Valsartan26$11K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol22$11K
Gabapentin690$11K
Potassium Chloride461$10K

Prescribing Profile

157

Unique Drugs

$173K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$102K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

61%

Female

1.25

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