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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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William HandyMD

Family Practice · Abingdon, VA 24210

NPI: 1124017744

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 94%

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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27,339

Total Claims

$3.3M

Drug Cost

1,223

Beneficiaries

$2,666

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-9%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.4% vs 2.6% avg

+150%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,666 vs $1,068 avg

+56%

Brand preference vs peers

14.1% vs 9.0% 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 94% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

2.4%

Opioid Rate

645

Opioid Claims

$24K

Opioid Cost

10.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 3,812 claims · $2.7M

Generic: 23,273 claims · $587K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide286$335K
Apixaban345$292K
Tirzepatide223$269K
Bosentan12$151K
Semaglutide132$142K
Rivaroxaban94$95K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog82$79K
Rsv Vacc, Pref A And Pref B/Pf170$56K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter65$56K
Linaclotide61$55K
Denosumab32$54K
Sitagliptin Phosphate55$53K
Empagliflozin49$47K
Mirabegron67$47K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate68$35K

Prescribing Profile

244

Unique Drugs

$550K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$746K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.38

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