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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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Ratnasabapathy SivasekaranMD

Internal Medicine · Ocala, FL 34471

NPI: 1114954476

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

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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17,998

Total Claims

$1.9M

Drug Cost

747

Beneficiaries

$2,590

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

+267%

Opioid rate vs peers

8.2% vs 2.2% avg

+84%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,590 vs $1,411 avg

+48%

Brand preference vs peers

15.7% 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 86% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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Opioid rate is 267% above Internal Medicine peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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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

8.2%

Opioid Rate

1,477

Opioid Claims

$56K

Opioid Cost

10.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 2,825 claims · $1.5M

Generic: 15,114 claims · $473K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban367$184K
Dulaglutide82$116K
Sacubitril/Valsartan76$104K
Linagliptin133$90K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter67$79K
Semaglutide68$78K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol73$68K
Pimavanserin Tartrate24$55K
Rivaroxaban57$52K
Sitagliptin Phosphate43$43K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate51$39K
Mirabegron66$34K
Canagliflozin14$32K
Insulin Aspart53$30K
Vibegron126$28K

Prescribing Profile

204

Unique Drugs

$481K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$194K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

60%

Female

2.54

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