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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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Michael UlrichM.D.

Family Practice · Albert Lea, MN 56007

NPI: 1114907961

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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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11,202

Total Claims

$916K

Drug Cost

804

Beneficiaries

$1,140

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-30%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.8% vs 2.6% avg

+7%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,140 vs $1,068 avg

-2%

Brand preference vs peers

8.8% 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 84% 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

1.8%

Opioid Rate

201

Opioid Claims

$5,641

Opioid Cost

13.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 982 claims · $664K

Generic: 10,119 claims · $246K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban145$176K
Rivaroxaban38$45K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog48$36K
Risperidone Microspheres11$29K
Dulaglutide24$29K
Insulin Aspart12$17K
Insulin Lispro23$16K
Empagliflozin18$16K
Losartan Potassium652$13K
Atorvastatin Calcium388$9,207
Fluticasone/Vilanterol21$8,652
Lacosamide19$8,615
Metoprolol Succinate314$8,361
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol13$8,227
Mirabegron14$7,148

Prescribing Profile

134

Unique Drugs

$258K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$29K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

48%

Female

1.15

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