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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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Richard FlemingM.D.

Internal Medicine · Whiteville, NC 28472

NPI: 1124081930

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 90%

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 long-acting opioid rateElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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9,322

Total Claims

$652K

Drug Cost

291

Beneficiaries

$2,239

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 25/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+5
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+215%

Opioid rate vs peers

7.1% vs 2.2% avg

+59%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,239 vs $1,411 avg

-11%

Brand preference vs peers

9.5% 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 90% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 18 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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Opioid rate is 215% above Internal Medicine peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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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

7.1%

Opioid Rate

658

Opioid Claims

$57K

Opioid Cost

18.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 875 claims · $466K

Generic: 8,377 claims · $183K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Rivaroxaban92$59K
Apixaban52$35K
Sitagliptin Phosphate47$33K
Oxycodone Hcl39$30K
Linagliptin34$29K
Evolocumab37$25K
Linaclotide29$23K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog26$22K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol31$19K
Dulaglutide17$17K
Esomeprazole Magnesium17$16K
Potassium Chloride283$13K
Empagliflozin13$11K
Buprenorphine21$9,120
Dexlansoprazole22$7,546

Prescribing Profile

152

Unique Drugs

$156K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$17K

GLP-1 Drugs

25.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

62%

Female

1.01

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