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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 BelknapMD

Family Practice · Jackson, MS 39211

NPI: 1124180567

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

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10,093

Total Claims

$698K

Drug Cost

492

Beneficiaries

$1,418

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

+41%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.6% vs 2.6% avg

+33%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,418 vs $1,068 avg

+21%

Brand preference vs peers

10.9% 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

3.6%

Opioid Rate

367

Opioid Claims

$5,731

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,096 claims · $539K

Generic: 8,941 claims · $157K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban87$102K
Empagliflozin23$42K
Semaglutide26$42K
Sitagliptin Phosphate22$33K
Rivaroxaban33$29K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol22$21K
Insulin Degludec18$20K
Linaclotide13$19K
Insulin Detemir14$19K
Insulin Aspart25$16K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter21$14K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate25$13K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog11$12K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate17$11K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol36$9,772

Prescribing Profile

149

Unique Drugs

$222K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$42K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

63%

Female

1.30

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