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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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Thomas FarmerM.D.

Family Practice · Columbia, TN 38401

NPI: 1114019833

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 90%

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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12,433

Total Claims

$955K

Drug Cost

684

Beneficiaries

$1,396

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

-5%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.5% vs 2.6% avg

+31%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,396 vs $1,068 avg

+22%

Brand preference vs peers

11.0% 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 90% 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

306

Opioid Claims

$7,245

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,353 claims · $710K

Generic: 11,002 claims · $242K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin79$81K
Apixaban91$76K
Dulaglutide43$60K
Sitagliptin Phosphate63$49K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter43$37K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog53$31K
Insulin Detemir55$29K
Tirzepatide23$27K
Insulin Aspart31$21K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate33$18K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol22$17K
Mirabegron22$17K
Insulin Lispro20$17K
Rivaroxaban11$16K
Linaclotide22$16K

Prescribing Profile

151

Unique Drugs

$259K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$87K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

48%

Female

1.13

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