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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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Allen HowellFNP-C

Nurse Practitioner · Americus, GA 31709

NPI: 1114208543

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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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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9,274

Total Claims

$607K

Drug Cost

360

Beneficiaries

$1,686

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. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

-47%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.0% vs 3.8% avg

+44%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,686 vs $1,174 avg

+27%

Brand preference vs peers

11.3% vs 8.9% 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

2.0%

Opioid Rate

187

Opioid Claims

$3,423

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,040 claims · $475K

Generic: 8,187 claims · $129K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Sitagliptin Phosphate146$115K
Apixaban103$52K
Semaglutide43$48K
Dulaglutide37$37K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate54$25K
Mirabegron40$18K
Linagliptin39$18K
Linaclotide22$16K
Empagliflozin27$16K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate19$14K
Rivaroxaban11$13K
Sacubitril/Valsartan12$13K
Tiotropium Bromide19$10K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog36$10K
Sucralfate38$7,145

Prescribing Profile

134

Unique Drugs

$216K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$85K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

63%

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