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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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James CovaleskyD.O.

Internal Medicine · Morganville, NJ 7751

NPI: 1114925831

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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-prescriber

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9,777

Total Claims

$971K

Drug Cost

837

Beneficiaries

$1,160

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-50%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.1% vs 2.2% avg

-18%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,160 vs $1,411 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

1.1%

Opioid Rate

110

Opioid Claims

$1,298

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,026 claims · $723K

Generic: 8,663 claims · $245K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban77$91K
Semaglutide54$73K
Empagliflozin46$58K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol27$39K
Sitagliptin Phosphate24$37K
Rivaroxaban30$35K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl21$35K
Tirzepatide28$33K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol34$24K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog25$22K
Insulin Lispro17$18K
Mirabegron16$14K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter18$13K
Rosuvastatin Calcium511$12K
Pitavastatin Calcium13$11K

Prescribing Profile

139

Unique Drugs

$261K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$106K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.23

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