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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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Jason BermanD.O.

Family Practice · Columbus, GA 31904

NPI: 1104367358

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 89%

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-prescriber

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13,111

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

853

Beneficiaries

$1,639

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-16%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.2% vs 2.6% avg

+53%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,639 vs $1,068 avg

+47%

Brand preference vs peers

13.3% 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 89% 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

2.2%

Opioid Rate

283

Opioid Claims

$3,847

Opioid Cost

4.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,731 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 11,320 claims · $211K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide93$144K
Empagliflozin119$131K
Apixaban120$112K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol75$81K
Dulaglutide46$60K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter67$48K
Sitagliptin Phosphate34$48K
Mirabegron40$37K
Semaglutide30$36K
Rivaroxaban37$34K
Cariprazine Hcl21$31K
Liraglutide21$25K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol29$25K
Linagliptin22$23K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog35$22K

Prescribing Profile

171

Unique Drugs

$433K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$266K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

47%

Female

1.14

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