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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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William BivensMD

Family Practice · Jackson, MI 49203

NPI: 1114029071

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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

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

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11,023

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

844

Beneficiaries

$1,238

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-5%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.4% vs 2.6% avg

+16%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,238 vs $1,068 avg

+42%

Brand preference vs peers

12.8% 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

2.4%

Opioid Rate

270

Opioid Claims

$4,690

Opioid Cost

5.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,403 claims · $773K

Generic: 9,540 claims · $266K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Rivaroxaban92$119K
Dulaglutide45$71K
Apixaban49$57K
Sitagliptin Phosphate48$54K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol45$51K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog50$42K
Semaglutide30$41K
Empagliflozin26$41K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter50$41K
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf139$29K
Rsv Vacc, Pref A And Pref B/Pf86$28K
Duloxetine Hcl274$16K
Tiotropium Bromide12$14K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr12$12K
Atorvastatin Calcium642$11K

Prescribing Profile

151

Unique Drugs

$322K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$112K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.08

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