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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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Paul KarrMD

Family Practice · Burton, MI 48509

NPI: 1114029857

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 92%

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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9,423

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

777

Beneficiaries

$1,297

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

+127%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.8% vs 2.6% avg

+22%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,297 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 92% 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

5.8%

Opioid Rate

551

Opioid Claims

$11K

Opioid Cost

16.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 881 claims · $765K

Generic: 8,473 claims · $239K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban65$91K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog40$55K
Sitagliptin Phosphate38$53K
Rivaroxaban42$50K
Dulaglutide17$37K
Tiotropium Bromide29$35K
Empagliflozin31$33K
Semaglutide16$23K
Canagliflozin14$22K
Linaclotide19$20K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol50$18K
Sacubitril/Valsartan11$16K
Atorvastatin Calcium664$14K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter15$11K
Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate11$9,412

Prescribing Profile

132

Unique Drugs

$243K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$60K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.09

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