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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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Christopher RuckerM.D.

Internal Medicine · Norton, OH 44203

NPI: 1114115581

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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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9,397

Total Claims

$987K

Drug Cost

640

Beneficiaries

$1,541

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-2%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.2% vs 2.2% avg

+9%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,541 vs $1,411 avg

+6%

Brand preference vs peers

11.2% vs 10.6% 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

2.2%

Opioid Rate

206

Opioid Claims

$4,141

Opioid Cost

5.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,050 claims · $826K

Generic: 8,296 claims · $157K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban126$151K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter40$51K
Empagliflozin42$45K
Dulaglutide18$44K
Insulin Degludec15$40K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol28$34K
Sitagliptin Phosphate36$33K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog34$29K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate33$25K
Semaglutide16$23K
Denosumab13$21K
Rivaroxaban13$21K
Insulin Aspart17$16K
Evolocumab26$16K
Tiotropium Bromide13$16K

Prescribing Profile

142

Unique Drugs

$301K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$67K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.30

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