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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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Mark RichmanMD

Internal Medicine · Adamsville, AL 35005

NPI: 1124000963

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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

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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12,497

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

662

Beneficiaries

$2,126

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

+80%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.0% vs 2.2% avg

+51%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,126 vs $1,411 avg

+15%

Brand preference vs peers

12.2% 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 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

4.0%

Opioid Rate

504

Opioid Claims

$16K

Opioid Cost

6.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,519 claims · $1.0M

Generic: 10,915 claims · $353K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin92$99K
Apixaban104$99K
Semaglutide66$90K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter86$72K
Dulaglutide33$65K
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl199$64K
Tirzepatide49$58K
Rivaroxaban60$54K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol49$42K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr65$38K
Sitagliptin Phosphate29$38K
Mirabegron44$31K
Linaclotide34$26K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog34$20K
Empagliflozin/Metformin Hcl31$19K

Prescribing Profile

175

Unique Drugs

$332K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$213K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.85

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