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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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Ignazio AlbergamoM.D.

Internal Medicine · Baton Rouge, LA 70808

NPI: 1104862473

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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-prescriber

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21,045

Total Claims

$1.8M

Drug Cost

1,530

Beneficiaries

$1,188

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+56%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.5% vs 2.2% avg

-16%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,188 vs $1,411 avg

+3%

Brand preference vs peers

10.9% 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

3.5%

Opioid Rate

733

Opioid Claims

$12K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,274 claims · $1.5M

Generic: 18,586 claims · $264K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide155$194K
Apixaban236$185K
Dulaglutide97$137K
Tirzepatide122$136K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog178$134K
Sitagliptin Phosphate139$124K
Rivaroxaban99$86K
Sacubitril/Valsartan55$55K
Evolocumab60$51K
Linaclotide51$46K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter46$37K
Empagliflozin36$36K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog23$32K
Insulin Aspart33$31K
Insulin Degludec18$27K

Prescribing Profile

179

Unique Drugs

$529K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$467K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

48%

Female

1.24

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