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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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Khue VuMD

Internal Medicine · Westminster, CA 92683

NPI: 1104067925

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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

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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9,931

Total Claims

$888K

Drug Cost

447

Beneficiaries

$1,987

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

-71%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.7% vs 2.2% avg

+41%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,987 vs $1,411 avg

-17%

Brand preference vs peers

8.9% 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

0.7%

Opioid Rate

65

Opioid Claims

$375

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 873 claims · $672K

Generic: 8,962 claims · $215K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Linagliptin199$241K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol88$87K
Sitagliptin Phosphate64$72K
Icosapent Ethyl59$46K
Apixaban27$32K
Empagliflozin20$28K
Linaclotide30$21K
Tenofovir Alafenamide12$18K
Dexlansoprazole40$16K
Celecoxib341$15K
Atorvastatin Calcium850$15K
Empagliflozin/Linagliptin16$14K
Alogliptin Benzoate25$12K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol20$10K
Amlodipine Besylate878$9,444

Prescribing Profile

112

Unique Drugs

$218K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

49%

Female

1.04

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