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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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Joshua BlackMD

Family Practice · Starkville, MS 39759

NPI: 1124405691

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 89%

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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12,414

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

667

Beneficiaries

$2,218

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-23%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.0% vs 2.6% avg

+108%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,218 vs $1,068 avg

+58%

Brand preference vs peers

14.2% 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 89% 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

2.0%

Opioid Rate

246

Opioid Claims

$3,871

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,752 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 10,576 claims · $209K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dapagliflozin Propanediol173$146K
Semaglutide114$132K
Apixaban125$106K
Empagliflozin61$66K
Tirzepatide46$58K
Dupilumab14$52K
Rivaroxaban55$52K
Dulaglutide31$41K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase11$39K
Sitagliptin Phosphate27$36K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog50$32K
Linaclotide27$29K
Insulin Aspart31$29K
Dapaglifloz Propaned/Metformin50$28K
Insulin Degludec34$28K

Prescribing Profile

166

Unique Drugs

$452K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$251K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.18

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