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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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Benjamin HicksMD

Family Practice · Osceola, IA 50213

NPI: 1124353099

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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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10,909

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

553

Beneficiaries

$2,120

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

+47%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.8% vs 2.6% avg

+99%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,120 vs $1,068 avg

+64%

Brand preference vs peers

14.8% 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 84% 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

3.8%

Opioid Rate

414

Opioid Claims

$10K

Opioid Cost

13.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 1,596 claims · $976K

Generic: 9,218 claims · $189K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide216$223K
Empagliflozin121$135K
Dulaglutide85$102K
Apixaban102$88K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter63$46K
Sitagliptin Phosphate40$38K
Insulin Aspart32$29K
Semaglutide25$28K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog35$28K
Rivaroxaban30$27K
Insulin Degludec32$27K
Tiotropium Bromide31$20K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate38$19K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol37$15K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol25$13K

Prescribing Profile

134

Unique Drugs

$319K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$353K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.10

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