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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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David St GermainM.D.

Internal Medicine · Metairie, LA 70006

NPI: 1124086459

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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

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

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12,348

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

791

Beneficiaries

$1,530

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

+34%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.0% vs 2.2% avg

+8%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,530 vs $1,411 avg

+1%

Brand preference vs peers

10.8% 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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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

3.0%

Opioid Rate

371

Opioid Claims

$34K

Opioid Cost

5.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,329 claims · $1.0M

Generic: 10,990 claims · $187K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dapagliflozin Propanediol173$161K
Apixaban135$133K
Empagliflozin90$104K
Rivaroxaban111$103K
Semaglutide79$101K
Sitagliptin Phosphate62$70K
Dulaglutide29$52K
Mirabegron58$36K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr41$26K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog17$23K
Tirzepatide15$20K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol31$19K
Sacubitril/Valsartan15$19K
Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl22$18K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter15$16K

Prescribing Profile

135

Unique Drugs

$598K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$173K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

49%

Female

1.09

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