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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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Erik DukesMD

Family Practice · Booneville, MS 38829

NPI: 1124090618

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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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16,646

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

601

Beneficiaries

$2,342

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

+45%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.7% vs 2.6% avg

+119%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,342 vs $1,068 avg

+19%

Brand preference vs peers

10.7% 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

3.7%

Opioid Rate

623

Opioid Claims

$11K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,769 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 14,803 claims · $313K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban116$99K
Empagliflozin63$80K
Sitagliptin Phosphate62$79K
Semaglutide64$71K
Tirzepatide51$57K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol49$49K
Linaclotide41$43K
Dulaglutide42$41K
Rivaroxaban25$31K
Insulin Aspart35$30K
Insulin Degludec23$28K
Memantine Hcl/Donepezil Hcl30$26K
Insulin Degludec32$23K
Insulin Detemir11$22K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate50$21K

Prescribing Profile

174

Unique Drugs

$380K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$184K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.94

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