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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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Ashok BansalMD

Internal Medicine · Southfield, MI 48034

NPI: 1114908209

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 90%

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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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13,262

Total Claims

$956K

Drug Cost

424

Beneficiaries

$2,255

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+3%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.3% vs 2.2% avg

+60%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,255 vs $1,411 avg

+57%

Brand preference vs peers

16.7% 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 90% 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

2.3%

Opioid Rate

305

Opioid Claims

$4,849

Opioid Cost

10.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

83% generic

Brand: 2,190 claims · $611K

Generic: 10,960 claims · $343K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban466$133K
Insulin Aspart97$30K
Insulin Detemir83$27K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine33$25K
Rivaroxaban85$23K
Mirabegron90$22K
Sitagliptin Phosphate61$21K
Vibegron78$18K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol42$18K
Atorvastatin Calcium952$17K
Insulin Lispro47$13K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter19$13K
Linagliptin29$12K
Insulin Aspart68$11K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog33$10K

Prescribing Profile

173

Unique Drugs

$248K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

53%

Female

2.91

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