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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 KotalM.D.

Internal Medicine · Anacortes, WA 98221

NPI: 1104888361

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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

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

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9,061

Total Claims

$908K

Drug Cost

904

Beneficiaries

$1,004

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+129%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.1% vs 2.2% avg

-29%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,004 vs $1,411 avg

-9%

Brand preference vs peers

9.7% 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 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

5.1%

Opioid Rate

465

Opioid Claims

$9,990

Opioid Cost

8.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 871 claims · $708K

Generic: 8,120 claims · $187K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban144$217K
Empagliflozin84$129K
Semaglutide23$47K
Rivaroxaban24$40K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog28$28K
Linaclotide14$20K
Semaglutide14$18K
Rosuvastatin Calcium728$15K
Levothyroxine Sodium325$8,063
Umeclidinium Bromide13$7,997
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol14$7,432
Atorvastatin Calcium492$7,291
Fluticasone Propionate14$7,245
Gabapentin240$6,365
Budesonide13$5,802

Prescribing Profile

124

Unique Drugs

$386K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$65K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

48%

Female

1.01

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