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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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Nicholas HeezenD.O.

Internal Medicine · Green Bay, WI 54303

NPI: 1114227857

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ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

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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14,236

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

814

Beneficiaries

$1,504

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+39%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.1% vs 2.2% avg

+7%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,504 vs $1,411 avg

-13%

Brand preference vs peers

9.3% 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 86% 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

3.1%

Opioid Rate

444

Opioid Claims

$19K

Opioid Cost

6.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 1,304 claims · $921K

Generic: 12,759 claims · $292K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban119$145K
Empagliflozin104$133K
Rivaroxaban44$70K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog62$65K
Sitagliptin Phosphate67$58K
Linagliptin16$27K
Liraglutide15$25K
Dulaglutide25$25K
Tiotropium Bromide18$23K
Insulin Detemir13$21K
Semaglutide13$20K
Insulin Lispro22$19K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate31$18K
Atorvastatin Calcium1,112$15K
Mirabegron24$15K

Prescribing Profile

159

Unique Drugs

$407K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$71K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

42%

Female

1.34

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