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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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John MckeownM.D.

Family Practice · Palmer, TN 37365

NPI: 1124157391

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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

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9,870

Total Claims

$987K

Drug Cost

474

Beneficiaries

$2,082

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+80%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.7% vs 2.6% avg

+95%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,082 vs $1,068 avg

+29%

Brand preference vs peers

11.6% 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 88% 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

4.7%

Opioid Rate

459

Opioid Claims

$6,225

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,132 claims · $804K

Generic: 8,635 claims · $176K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide159$196K
Apixaban111$94K
Rivaroxaban76$58K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog62$39K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog24$33K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol36$33K
Dulaglutide26$31K
Tirzepatide23$28K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol53$26K
Sitagliptin Phosphate24$19K
Insulin Detemir26$18K
Insulin Detemir28$15K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog20$14K
Erythromycin Base11$14K
Sacubitril/Valsartan14$13K

Prescribing Profile

138

Unique Drugs

$226K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$254K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.25

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