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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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Zachary SumpterD.O.

Family Practice · Kingsport, TN 37660

NPI: 1114380771

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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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11,053

Total Claims

$904K

Drug Cost

663

Beneficiaries

$1,363

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

+28%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,363 vs $1,068 avg

+17%

Brand preference vs peers

10.5% 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 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

2.6%

Opioid Rate

285

Opioid Claims

$7,199

Opioid Cost

6.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,150 claims · $729K

Generic: 9,811 claims · $171K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban135$128K
Empagliflozin62$72K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog110$66K
Semaglutide47$53K
Dulaglutide34$44K
Denosumab23$39K
Mirabegron39$31K
Liraglutide17$30K
Rivaroxaban30$27K
Tirzepatide18$21K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate47$19K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol11$16K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol24$15K
Tiotropium Bromide14$15K
Tiotropium Bromide18$13K

Prescribing Profile

139

Unique Drugs

$263K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$148K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.26

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