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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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Michael YoungM.D.

Family Practice · Prescott, AR 71857

NPI: 1124026836

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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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16,124

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

562

Beneficiaries

$2,455

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

+63%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.2% vs 2.6% avg

+130%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,455 vs $1,068 avg

+65%

Brand preference vs peers

14.9% 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 88% 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

4.2%

Opioid Rate

676

Opioid Claims

$23K

Opioid Cost

3.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 2,385 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 13,640 claims · $310K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban520$183K
Tirzepatide106$128K
Sitagliptin Phosphate170$71K
Empagliflozin114$67K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol82$59K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter37$40K
Linaclotide45$36K
Brexpiprazole38$25K
Lurasidone Hcl17$23K
Insulin Detemir33$23K
Cariprazine Hcl14$21K
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen476$19K
Rivaroxaban43$18K
Insulin Detemir49$18K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog38$16K

Prescribing Profile

190

Unique Drugs

$426K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$140K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.37

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