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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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Christopher InhulsenMD

Internal Medicine · Cartersville, GA 30120

NPI: 1124324967

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ML Fraud Detection Score: 92%

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-prescriber

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11,396

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

700

Beneficiaries

$1,992

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-49%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.1% vs 2.2% avg

+41%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,992 vs $1,411 avg

+41%

Brand preference vs peers

15.0% 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 92% 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

1.1%

Opioid Rate

130

Opioid Claims

$1,138

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 1,690 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 9,586 claims · $158K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin169$171K
Dulaglutide81$103K
Apixaban111$100K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter60$66K
Tirzepatide46$57K
Rivaroxaban40$57K
Semaglutide39$48K
Linaclotide34$47K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol43$38K
Sitagliptin Phosphate27$38K
Insulin Aspart49$37K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide28$37K
Semaglutide30$36K
Insulin Degludec16$33K
Insulin Degludec49$27K

Prescribing Profile

150

Unique Drugs

$440K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$244K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.33

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