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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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Andrew HoustonMD

Internal Medicine · Franklin, IN 46131

NPI: 1093980609

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 85%

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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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13,779

Total Claims

$1.8M

Drug Cost

675

Beneficiaries

$2,619

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+48%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.3% vs 2.2% avg

+86%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,619 vs $1,411 avg

+41%

Brand preference vs peers

15.0% 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 85% 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

458

Opioid Claims

$6,264

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 2,046 claims · $1.5M

Generic: 11,571 claims · $274K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog161$150K
Apixaban126$141K
Tirzepatide114$140K
Dulaglutide45$84K
Rivaroxaban52$63K
Sitagliptin Phosphate56$62K
Empagliflozin44$59K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter64$54K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol47$47K
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf228$47K
Insulin Lispro34$42K
Mirabegron53$40K
Semaglutide36$38K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr58$34K
Insulin Detemir23$34K

Prescribing Profile

172

Unique Drugs

$379K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$278K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.31

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