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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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Dipenkumar PatelM.D.

Family Practice · Macon, GA 31210

NPI: 1124407499

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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12,407

Total Claims

$720K

Drug Cost

450

Beneficiaries

$1,600

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-51%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.3% vs 2.6% avg

+50%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,600 vs $1,068 avg

+38%

Brand preference vs peers

12.4% 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 86% 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

1.3%

Opioid Rate

158

Opioid Claims

$3,189

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,532 claims · $585K

Generic: 10,794 claims · $131K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban295$75K
Dulaglutide48$56K
Semaglutide40$51K
Tirzepatide44$48K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol137$42K
Dolutegravir Sodium15$34K
Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam54$29K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter28$28K
Semaglutide21$27K
Empagliflozin20$17K
Vibegron16$14K
Ticagrelor12$11K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate16$10K
Mirabegron64$8,807
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog19$8,756

Prescribing Profile

130

Unique Drugs

$143K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$182K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

63%

Female

1.54

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