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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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Justin StarkeM.D.

Internal Medicine · Saint Louis, MO 63141

NPI: 1124432406

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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

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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8,985

Total Claims

$807K

Drug Cost

798

Beneficiaries

$1,011

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

+63%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.6% vs 2.2% avg

-28%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,011 vs $1,411 avg

+1%

Brand preference vs peers

10.7% 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 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

3.6%

Opioid Rate

327

Opioid Claims

$15K

Opioid Cost

4.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 959 claims · $636K

Generic: 7,969 claims · $168K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban142$152K
Semaglutide37$47K
Semaglutide40$42K
Dulaglutide23$39K
Rivaroxaban34$33K
Tirzepatide18$31K
Empagliflozin25$30K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter27$30K
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf56$18K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog19$17K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol11$16K
Mirabegron21$16K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol11$13K
Tiotropium Bromide13$12K
Insulin Lispro14$10K

Prescribing Profile

131

Unique Drugs

$231K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$159K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.23

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