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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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Richard AdelmanMD

Family Practice · Raleigh, NC 27615

NPI: 1104832534

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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-prescriber

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10,985

Total Claims

$976K

Drug Cost

739

Beneficiaries

$1,321

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-44%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.4% vs 2.6% avg

+24%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,321 vs $1,068 avg

+25%

Brand preference vs peers

11.3% 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 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

1.4%

Opioid Rate

158

Opioid Claims

$17K

Opioid Cost

8.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,229 claims · $758K

Generic: 9,693 claims · $215K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban192$175K
Semaglutide151$164K
Tirzepatide68$75K
Rivaroxaban43$47K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter33$24K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate44$22K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog37$20K
Oxycodone Hcl12$15K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol31$13K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol17$9,898
Insulin Lispro13$9,438
Diclofenac Sodium250$8,492
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr15$7,464
Ticagrelor13$5,688
Levothyroxine Sodium315$5,564

Prescribing Profile

151

Unique Drugs

$222K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$239K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.03

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