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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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Jorge VillacortaMD

Family Practice · Rockford, IL 61108

NPI: 1124064001

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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

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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8,978

Total Claims

$523K

Drug Cost

886

Beneficiaries

$590

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-29%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.8% vs 2.6% avg

-45%

Cost per patient vs peers

$590 vs $1,068 avg

+1%

Brand preference vs peers

9.1% 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 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

1.8%

Opioid Rate

164

Opioid Claims

$726

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 808 claims · $403K

Generic: 8,111 claims · $117K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban64$60K
Empagliflozin24$41K
Rivaroxaban36$36K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog52$35K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol37$33K
Sitagliptin Phosphate31$32K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol34$16K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog28$11K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate24$11K
Atorvastatin Calcium680$8,544
Varenicline Tartrate17$6,451
Albuterol Sulfate180$5,666
Insulin Nph Human Isophane11$4,766
Lisinopril648$4,667
Metformin Hcl415$4,211

Prescribing Profile

112

Unique Drugs

$169K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

50%

Female

1.26

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