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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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Sherry BillupsDO

Family Practice · Blackduck, MN 56630

NPI: 1124045125

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 91%

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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8,955

Total Claims

$709K

Drug Cost

436

Beneficiaries

$1,625

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

-90%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.3% vs 2.6% avg

+52%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,625 vs $1,068 avg

+15%

Brand preference vs peers

10.4% 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 91% 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

0.3%

Opioid Rate

24

Opioid Claims

$107

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 920 claims · $550K

Generic: 7,938 claims · $153K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban140$111K
Semaglutide46$59K
Sitagliptin Phosphate30$50K
Dulaglutide19$42K
Liraglutide23$41K
Insulin Detemir22$31K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog44$20K
Insulin Aspart25$17K
Atorvastatin Calcium919$16K
Empagliflozin12$15K
Insulin Degludec12$15K
Rivaroxaban15$12K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol20$11K
Metoprolol Succinate503$8,750
Fluticasone/Vilanterol11$8,082

Prescribing Profile

107

Unique Drugs

$205K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$142K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

62%

Female

1.08

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