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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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Alan JusticeM.D.

Internal Medicine · Macon, GA 31201

NPI: 1114955572

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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-prescriber

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25,621

Total Claims

$2.7M

Drug Cost

1,726

Beneficiaries

$1,585

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-19%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.8% vs 2.2% avg

+12%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,585 vs $1,411 avg

+26%

Brand preference vs peers

13.4% 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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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

1.8%

Opioid Rate

462

Opioid Claims

$7,564

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 3,402 claims · $2.2M

Generic: 21,969 claims · $481K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban324$269K
Sitagliptin Phosphate200$221K
Semaglutide115$170K
Dulaglutide75$121K
Empagliflozin96$115K
Rivaroxaban103$97K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol67$96K
Insulin Detemir60$60K
Mirabegron57$59K
Sacubitril/Valsartan54$53K
Linaclotide59$51K
Insulin Aspart44$46K
Linagliptin76$44K
Tirzepatide34$44K
Insulin Degludec59$43K

Prescribing Profile

227

Unique Drugs

$896K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$377K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.21

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