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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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David ChalkMD

Family Practice · Anniston, AL 36207

NPI: 1134106800

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 90%

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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11,899

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

581

Beneficiaries

$1,825

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

+180%

Opioid rate vs peers

7.2% vs 2.6% avg

+71%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,825 vs $1,068 avg

+5%

Brand preference vs peers

9.4% 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 90% 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

7.2%

Opioid Rate

858

Opioid Claims

$19K

Opioid Cost

6.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 1,116 claims · $816K

Generic: 10,743 claims · $242K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban159$141K
Semaglutide69$102K
Dulaglutide45$69K
Sitagliptin Phosphate35$38K
Rivaroxaban30$35K
Insulin Degludec22$31K
Insulin Detemir38$30K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol24$28K
Tirzepatide21$27K
Empagliflozin21$26K
Mirabegron31$26K
Linaclotide13$21K
Insulin Degludec15$14K
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen417$10K
Atorvastatin Calcium524$8,791

Prescribing Profile

158

Unique Drugs

$269K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$199K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

61%

Female

1.37

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