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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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Allan EngelM.D.

Internal Medicine · Newton Lower Falls, MA 2462

NPI: 1104813443

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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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12,685

Total Claims

$476K

Drug Cost

444

Beneficiaries

$1,071

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

-63%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.8% vs 2.2% avg

-24%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,071 vs $1,411 avg

-11%

Brand preference vs peers

9.5% 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 88% 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

0.8%

Opioid Rate

104

Opioid Claims

$1,367

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 1,200 claims · $324K

Generic: 11,419 claims · $150K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban365$160K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol32$13K
Atorvastatin Calcium965$13K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate18$8,682
Insulin Degludec11$7,942
Mirabegron55$6,518
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate12$6,157
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr12$5,532
Metoprolol Succinate367$4,777
Fluticasone Propionate13$4,758
Amlodipine Besylate757$4,422
Fluticasone/Vilanterol11$4,378
Omeprazole531$4,371
Levothyroxine Sodium508$3,963
Rosuvastatin Calcium81$3,904

Prescribing Profile

111

Unique Drugs

$160K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

49%

Female

0.97

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