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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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Michael McleodM.D.

Family Practice · Crockett, TX 75835

NPI: 1104897750

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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9,376

Total Claims

$584K

Drug Cost

491

Beneficiaries

$1,190

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-4%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.5% vs 2.6% avg

+11%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,190 vs $1,068 avg

+5%

Brand preference vs peers

9.4% 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 88% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 18 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

2.5%

Opioid Rate

233

Opioid Claims

$2,963

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 884 claims · $455K

Generic: 8,473 claims · $129K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Darunavir/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alaf13$64K
Apixaban90$55K
Semaglutide40$39K
Empagliflozin32$28K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter23$24K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol24$19K
Rivaroxaban38$18K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog40$16K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate31$16K
Sitagliptin Phosphate21$15K
Tiotropium Bromide11$13K
Tirzepatide11$12K
Insulin Detemir29$11K
Sacubitril/Valsartan18$9,440
Insulin Detemir20$9,277

Prescribing Profile

136

Unique Drugs

$144K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$51K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

60%

Female

1.30

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