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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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Vipul BhagatMD

Family Practice · Modesto, CA 95356

NPI: 1114005790

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

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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8,800

Total Claims

$392K

Drug Cost

1,140

Beneficiaries

$344

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

+144%

Opioid rate vs peers

6.3% vs 2.6% avg

-68%

Cost per patient vs peers

$344 vs $1,068 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 86% 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

6.3%

Opioid Rate

554

Opioid Claims

$13K

Opioid Cost

9.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 777 claims · $240K

Generic: 7,878 claims · $148K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide42$38K
Tiotropium Bromide70$32K
Empagliflozin39$32K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol56$11K
Mometasone/Formoterol27$10K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate11$10K
Atorvastatin Calcium536$7,927
Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate23$7,923
Ciclesonide42$6,947
Insulin Nph Human Isophane49$6,921
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol12$6,344
Insulin Nph Hum/Reg Insulin Hm19$4,932
Oxycodone Hcl21$4,890
Levothyroxine Sodium210$4,513
Famotidine148$4,333

Prescribing Profile

131

Unique Drugs

$32K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$38K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.33

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