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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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Kevin BaranM.D., M.P.H.

Internal Medicine · Plainville, CT 6062

NPI: 1124239728

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 87%

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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10,194

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

742

Beneficiaries

$1,553

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+124%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.0% vs 2.2% avg

+10%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,553 vs $1,411 avg

+27%

Brand preference vs peers

13.5% vs 10.6% 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 87% 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

5.0%

Opioid Rate

511

Opioid Claims

$15K

Opioid Cost

3.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,356 claims · $920K

Generic: 8,664 claims · $221K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban121$151K
Sitagliptin Phosphate79$107K
Semaglutide76$99K
Dulaglutide38$61K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog46$37K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate47$33K
Insulin Lispro40$26K
Empagliflozin15$22K
Rivaroxaban25$22K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate29$20K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog23$18K
Linaclotide11$18K
Tirzepatide16$18K
Tiotropium Bromide18$16K
Insulin Degludec17$15K

Prescribing Profile

161

Unique Drugs

$316K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$178K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.63

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