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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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John BitnerMD

Internal Medicine · Cass City, MI 48726

NPI: 1134118763

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 94%

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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9,876

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

454

Beneficiaries

$2,576

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+39%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.1% vs 2.2% avg

+83%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,576 vs $1,411 avg

+27%

Brand preference vs peers

13.5% 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 94% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

3.1%

Opioid Rate

307

Opioid Claims

$4,195

Opioid Cost

7.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,321 claims · $985K

Generic: 8,465 claims · $178K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban206$222K
Semaglutide58$83K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog53$68K
Dulaglutide33$61K
Insulin Aspart27$48K
Semaglutide36$45K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter46$43K
Insulin Lispro11$38K
Empagliflozin30$37K
Rivaroxaban43$36K
Liraglutide17$32K
Insulin Detemir13$27K
Sitagliptin Phosphate15$22K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol43$20K
Insulin Degludec16$15K

Prescribing Profile

142

Unique Drugs

$374K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$235K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

52%

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