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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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Mairus McfarlandM.D.

General Practice · Shreveport, LA 71105

NPI: 1114945656

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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-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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21,231

Total Claims

$1.9M

Drug Cost

589

Beneficiaries

$3,277

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 7,389 General Practice providers

+14%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.8% vs 2.5% avg

+191%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,277 vs $1,128 avg

+71%

Brand preference vs peers

14.3% vs 8.4% 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

2.8%

Opioid Rate

601

Opioid Claims

$11K

Opioid Cost

4.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 3,024 claims · $1.4M

Generic: 18,066 claims · $529K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban626$193K
Paliperidone Palmitate51$178K
Rivaroxaban181$90K
Mirabegron204$90K
Linaclotide116$85K
Dulaglutide62$36K
Cariprazine Hcl50$34K
Dapaglifloz Propaned/Metformin34$33K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol71$32K
Nicardipine Hcl22$30K
Insulin Degludec18$28K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine38$27K
Sacubitril/Valsartan71$26K
Semaglutide18$25K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog32$25K

Prescribing Profile

222

Unique Drugs

$399K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$87K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

55%

Female

2.36

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