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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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Charles IppolitoM.D.

Internal Medicine · Rochester, NY 14607

NPI: 1104886381

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 87%

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

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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10,931

Total Claims

$842K

Drug Cost

766

Beneficiaries

$1,100

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+42%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.2% vs 2.2% avg

-22%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,100 vs $1,411 avg

+2%

Brand preference vs peers

10.8% 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 87% 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

3.2%

Opioid Rate

348

Opioid Claims

$47K

Opioid Cost

3.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,160 claims · $633K

Generic: 9,551 claims · $199K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog106$55K
Apixaban72$55K
Liraglutide44$43K
Oxycodone Hcl12$38K
Empagliflozin31$34K
Rivaroxaban22$33K
Dulaglutide22$30K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter37$24K
Sitagliptin Phosphate24$20K
Semaglutide16$20K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase24$20K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol44$18K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog38$17K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate32$16K
Liraglutide12$14K

Prescribing Profile

136

Unique Drugs

$154K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$107K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.28

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