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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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Hernani ValerioMD

Family Practice · Newport News, VA 23606

NPI: 1093932444

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 92%

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

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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10,162

Total Claims

$861K

Drug Cost

601

Beneficiaries

$1,433

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-40%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.6% vs 2.6% avg

+34%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,433 vs $1,068 avg

+11%

Brand preference vs peers

10.0% 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 92% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 18 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

1.6%

Opioid Rate

158

Opioid Claims

$1,225

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,002 claims · $660K

Generic: 9,020 claims · $192K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide79$96K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog90$79K
Apixaban61$56K
Rivaroxaban55$53K
Sitagliptin Phosphate35$37K
Insulin Detemir25$30K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate38$28K
Tiotropium Bromide28$25K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog16$24K
Linagliptin17$17K
Insulin Aspart22$17K
Empagliflozin11$17K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl16$14K
Albuterol Sulfate197$10K
Varenicline Tartrate23$9,477

Prescribing Profile

135

Unique Drugs

$180K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$96K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.38

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