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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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John WattsM.D.

Family Practice · Louisville, KY 40291

NPI: 1104884451

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 83%

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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11,189

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

646

Beneficiaries

$1,769

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

+37%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.5% vs 2.6% avg

+66%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,769 vs $1,068 avg

+36%

Brand preference vs peers

12.3% 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 83% 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

3.5%

Opioid Rate

394

Opioid Claims

$5,843

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,363 claims · $950K

Generic: 9,754 claims · $188K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide86$125K
Apixaban84$95K
Semaglutide77$90K
Tirzepatide69$86K
Empagliflozin45$65K
Cariprazine Hcl27$44K
Rivaroxaban43$40K
Sitagliptin Phosphate17$30K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog39$25K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate36$25K
Semaglutide18$24K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter21$20K
Linagliptin13$16K
Mirabegron14$15K
Tiotropium Bromide17$10K

Prescribing Profile

159

Unique Drugs

$230K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$326K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.15

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