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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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Jefferson BuntinN.P.

Nurse Practitioner · Picayune, MS 39466

NPI: 1114318417

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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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11,292

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

610

Beneficiaries

$1,840

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. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

-74%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.0% vs 3.8% avg

+57%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,840 vs $1,174 avg

+31%

Brand preference vs peers

11.6% 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 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

1.0%

Opioid Rate

113

Opioid Claims

$497

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,299 claims · $967K

Generic: 9,910 claims · $153K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide75$79K
Apixaban64$75K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog66$73K
Sitagliptin Phosphate46$55K
Rivaroxaban37$50K
Linaclotide48$48K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate65$47K
Empagliflozin35$44K
Dulaglutide26$38K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter28$37K
Rifaximin11$37K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol29$35K
Linagliptin19$24K
Insulin Aspart27$23K
Tiotropium Bromide20$23K

Prescribing Profile

163

Unique Drugs

$283K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$117K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.35

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