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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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Ronald JohnsonM.D.

Family Practice · Arden, NC 28704

NPI: 1134128028

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🟢 Low

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

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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9,189

Total Claims

$624K

Drug Cost

417

Beneficiaries

$1,496

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 13/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+53%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.0% vs 2.6% avg

+40%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,496 vs $1,068 avg

-19%

Brand preference vs peers

7.2% 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 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

4.0%

Opioid Rate

363

Opioid Claims

$17K

Opioid Cost

7.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

93% generic

Brand: 662 claims · $448K

Generic: 8,471 claims · $172K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban97$98K
Rivaroxaban53$52K
Empagliflozin30$36K
Semaglutide23$28K
Dulaglutide13$27K
Tiotropium Bromide14$9,854
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog17$6,897
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol13$6,610
Atorvastatin Calcium533$6,280
Gabapentin176$4,124
Diclofenac Sodium175$4,093
Levothyroxine Sodium249$3,879
Tramadol Hcl282$3,397
Ibandronate Sodium109$3,150
Duloxetine Hcl71$3,051

Prescribing Profile

133

Unique Drugs

$186K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$55K

GLP-1 Drugs

13.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.09

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