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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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Scott LichtyM.D.

Family Practice · Sheldon, IA 51201

NPI: 1124129127

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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-prescriber

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15,122

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

814

Beneficiaries

$1,235

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+3%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.7% vs 2.6% avg

+16%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,235 vs $1,068 avg

+31%

Brand preference vs peers

11.8% 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

2.7%

Opioid Rate

401

Opioid Claims

$17K

Opioid Cost

13.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,769 claims · $759K

Generic: 13,285 claims · $244K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban257$164K
Rivaroxaban91$69K
Empagliflozin49$56K
Semaglutide36$37K
Semaglutide16$24K
Mirabegron79$23K
Sitagliptin Phosphate44$23K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol23$18K
Insulin Aspart27$18K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter18$14K
Insulin Aspart19$13K
Sacubitril/Valsartan13$13K
Linaclotide21$11K
Potassium Chloride376$11K
Vortioxetine Hydrobromide11$10K

Prescribing Profile

188

Unique Drugs

$375K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$62K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.10

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