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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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Charles BulfinchD.O.

Family Practice · Yakima, WA 98902

NPI: 1104181221

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 87%

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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22,406

Total Claims

$2.4M

Drug Cost

942

Beneficiaries

$2,511

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+105%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.3% vs 2.6% avg

+135%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,511 vs $1,068 avg

+50%

Brand preference vs peers

13.5% 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 87% 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

5.3%

Opioid Rate

1,185

Opioid Claims

$62K

Opioid Cost

14.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 3,015 claims · $1.9M

Generic: 19,267 claims · $440K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dapagliflozin Propanediol393$344K
Empagliflozin182$167K
Apixaban135$117K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter151$117K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate182$87K
Dulaglutide66$82K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol101$71K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog100$63K
Rivaroxaban74$60K
Semaglutide41$54K
Tiotropium Bromide68$44K
Sitagliptin Phosphate40$38K
Brexpiprazole16$37K
Semaglutide32$34K
Liraglutide30$34K

Prescribing Profile

191

Unique Drugs

$735K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$219K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.16

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