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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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Kurt HouseD.O.,F.P.

Family Practice · Independence, IA 50644

NPI: 1114915220

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 89%

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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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13,522

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

677

Beneficiaries

$2,248

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-19%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.1% vs 2.6% avg

+111%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,248 vs $1,068 avg

+63%

Brand preference vs peers

14.6% 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 89% 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

2.1%

Opioid Rate

281

Opioid Claims

$61K

Opioid Cost

8.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 1,959 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 11,427 claims · $246K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide151$184K
Apixaban127$119K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol77$76K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog87$71K
Empagliflozin53$64K
Insulin Degludec51$60K
Sitagliptin Phosphate99$60K
Tapentadol Hcl20$55K
Rivaroxaban54$55K
Empagliflozin/Linagliptin55$49K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter32$27K
Insulin Degludec36$26K
Linagliptin20$25K
Semaglutide26$25K
Evolocumab30$20K

Prescribing Profile

173

Unique Drugs

$386K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$220K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.13

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