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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 HortonMD

Family Practice · Berryville, AR 72616

NPI: 1114017555

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 85%

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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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15,561

Total Claims

$2.0M

Drug Cost

595

Beneficiaries

$3,428

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+130%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.9% vs 2.6% avg

+221%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,428 vs $1,068 avg

+62%

Brand preference vs peers

14.6% 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 85% 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

5.9%

Opioid Rate

924

Opioid Claims

$38K

Opioid Cost

4.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 2,252 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 13,196 claims · $339K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala50$201K
Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam50$115K
Semaglutide90$102K
Semaglutide73$94K
Adalimumab12$89K
Empagliflozin79$87K
Apixaban103$86K
Tirzepatide53$68K
Evolocumab75$55K
Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudine18$55K
Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudi13$49K
Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Ala11$41K
Empagliflozin/Metformin Hcl57$38K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter54$37K
Linaclotide40$36K

Prescribing Profile

203

Unique Drugs

$247K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$286K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.43

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