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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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Ellis Berkowitz

Internal Medicine · Saint Joseph, MO 64507

NPI: 1124058425

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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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15,379

Total Claims

$875K

Drug Cost

888

Beneficiaries

$985

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

+89%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.2% vs 2.2% avg

-30%

Cost per patient vs peers

$985 vs $1,411 avg

-21%

Brand preference vs peers

8.4% 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 84% 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

4.2%

Opioid Rate

652

Opioid Claims

$29K

Opioid Cost

10.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

92% generic

Brand: 1,276 claims · $608K

Generic: 13,999 claims · $264K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide41$51K
Apixaban67$48K
Semaglutide43$45K
Empagliflozin44$42K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr66$37K
Rivaroxaban66$35K
Insulin Aspart16$31K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol30$25K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate25$23K
Sitagliptin Phosphate25$15K
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf44$13K
Tiotropium Bromide13$12K
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen417$12K
Insulin Detemir13$12K
Dronedarone Hcl12$10K

Prescribing Profile

158

Unique Drugs

$195K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$95K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.32

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