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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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Robert HelmMD

Family Practice · Elwood, IN 46036

NPI: 1104887066

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 94%

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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9,213

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

509

Beneficiaries

$2,124

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+46%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.8% vs 2.6% avg

+99%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,124 vs $1,068 avg

+31%

Brand preference vs peers

11.8% 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 94% 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

3.8%

Opioid Rate

346

Opioid Claims

$24K

Opioid Cost

6.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,075 claims · $907K

Generic: 8,052 claims · $169K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide63$123K
Apixaban131$121K
Empagliflozin88$102K
Semaglutide34$61K
Rivaroxaban42$47K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog29$36K
Insulin Lispro Protamin/Lispro13$34K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr49$30K
Sitagliptin Phosphate13$20K
Oxycodone Hcl12$19K
Insulin Nph Hum/Reg Insulin Hm15$15K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol20$13K
Insulin Detemir22$12K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol14$11K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate17$11K

Prescribing Profile

140

Unique Drugs

$302K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$185K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

51%

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