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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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Michael HancockM.D.

Internal Medicine · Booneville, MS 38829

NPI: 1104236504

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 90%

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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14,219

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

540

Beneficiaries

$2,719

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+77%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.0% vs 2.2% avg

+93%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,719 vs $1,411 avg

+43%

Brand preference vs peers

15.2% 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 90% 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

4.0%

Opioid Rate

562

Opioid Claims

$14K

Opioid Cost

3.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 2,156 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 12,029 claims · $264K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide161$170K
Apixaban210$138K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter92$76K
Empagliflozin86$72K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol88$60K
Dulaglutide46$55K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol70$54K
Deutetrabenazine12$41K
Tirzepatide30$33K
Linaclotide59$31K
Insulin Detemir38$28K
Semaglutide19$27K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog106$26K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate59$26K
Rifaximin13$25K

Prescribing Profile

188

Unique Drugs

$327K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$286K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.81

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