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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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Chau LeM.D.

Family Practice · Odessa, TX 79763

NPI: 1124153390

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 85%

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 rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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11,994

Total Claims

$872K

Drug Cost

426

Beneficiaries

$2,046

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+104%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.3% vs 2.6% avg

+92%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,046 vs $1,068 avg

+39%

Brand preference vs peers

12.5% 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 85% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 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

5.3%

Opioid Rate

632

Opioid Claims

$28K

Opioid Cost

17.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,488 claims · $604K

Generic: 10,393 claims · $257K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban336$158K
Empagliflozin52$38K
Insulin Aspart70$31K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog121$29K
Rivaroxaban41$24K
Mirabegron32$22K
Sitagliptin Phosphate20$21K
Tirzepatide20$18K
Linaclotide11$17K
Memantine Hcl/Donepezil Hcl34$16K
Insulin Detemir22$15K
Insulin Lispro44$13K
Memantine Hcl166$11K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol22$9,843
Pantoprazole Sodium299$9,154

Prescribing Profile

166

Unique Drugs

$282K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$18K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

59%

Female

2.02

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