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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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Anthony KatzM.D.

Family Practice · Phoenix, AZ 85028

NPI: 1104865922

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 85%

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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13,303

Total Claims

$885K

Drug Cost

1,183

Beneficiaries

$748

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

+42%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.7% vs 2.6% avg

-30%

Cost per patient vs peers

$748 vs $1,068 avg

+8%

Brand preference vs peers

9.7% 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 85% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 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

3.7%

Opioid Rate

486

Opioid Claims

$17K

Opioid Cost

7.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,285 claims · $661K

Generic: 11,928 claims · $220K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Darunavir/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alaf12$60K
Apixaban61$55K
Rivaroxaban42$51K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol41$46K
Rifaximin12$37K
Cariprazine Hcl24$36K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog44$36K
Sitagliptin Phosphate26$30K
Mirabegron20$23K
Empagliflozin15$22K
Insulin Lispro19$22K
Dulaglutide12$18K
Tirzepatide11$14K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl11$13K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol16$13K

Prescribing Profile

160

Unique Drugs

$204K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$43K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

49%

Female

1.04

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