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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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John HalerzM.D.

Family Practice · Albert Lea, MN 56007

NPI: 1114375532

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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

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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8,960

Total Claims

$961K

Drug Cost

537

Beneficiaries

$1,789

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-41%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.5% vs 2.6% avg

+68%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,789 vs $1,068 avg

+28%

Brand preference vs peers

11.6% 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

1.5%

Opioid Rate

136

Opioid Claims

$3,015

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,023 claims · $740K

Generic: 7,829 claims · $213K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban118$148K
Empagliflozin57$58K
Dulaglutide31$54K
Sitagliptin Phosphate39$43K
Semaglutide28$42K
Insulin Aspart24$37K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog48$33K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog32$23K
Rivaroxaban17$22K
Insulin Detemir22$20K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol39$19K
Canagliflozin18$16K
Atorvastatin Calcium665$15K
Tiotropium Bromide11$9,533
Mirabegron17$9,519

Prescribing Profile

125

Unique Drugs

$308K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$96K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

33%

Female

1.29

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