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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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Sabahat FarooqM.D.

Internal Medicine · Bensalem, PA 19020

NPI: 1104866441

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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18,950

Total Claims

$978K

Drug Cost

425

Beneficiaries

$2,302

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-29%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.6% vs 2.2% avg

+63%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,302 vs $1,411 avg

+48%

Brand preference vs peers

15.7% 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 93% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

1.6%

Opioid Rate

302

Opioid Claims

$6,232

Opioid Cost

7.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 2,967 claims · $679K

Generic: 15,883 claims · $291K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban563$166K
Rivaroxaban165$47K
Rifaximin25$29K
Insulin Aspart85$27K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine46$24K
Dulaglutide21$19K
Sacubitril/Valsartan57$18K
Linagliptin69$17K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog97$17K
Enoxaparin Sodium124$17K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter26$17K
Dolutegravir Sodium16$15K
Atorvastatin Calcium1,435$13K
Asenapine11$13K
Lacosamide56$12K

Prescribing Profile

171

Unique Drugs

$289K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$19K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

57%

Female

3.26

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