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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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David SandersPA-C

Physician Assistant · Danbury, NC 27016

NPI: 1104163856

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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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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12,906

Total Claims

$1.6M

Drug Cost

582

Beneficiaries

$2,711

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. 109,535 Physician Assistant providers

-65%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.3% vs 9.2% avg

+277%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,711 vs $719 avg

+122%

Brand preference vs peers

14.8% vs 6.7% 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

3.3%

Opioid Rate

420

Opioid Claims

$9,135

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 1,886 claims · $1.4M

Generic: 10,893 claims · $204K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Sitagliptin Phosphate153$137K
Apixaban140$122K
Semaglutide95$116K
Tirzepatide61$70K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol87$67K
Empagliflozin67$64K
Insulin Aspart26$61K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol61$61K
Insulin Lispro34$60K
Rifaximin14$46K
Rivaroxaban60$40K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog49$35K
Insulin Degludec18$29K
Dulaglutide20$24K
Buprenorphine11$23K

Prescribing Profile

173

Unique Drugs

$513K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$210K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.32

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