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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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Mark DecheckMD

Family Practice · Racine, WI 53405

NPI: 1134129380

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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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9,584

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

426

Beneficiaries

$2,372

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

-33%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.7% vs 2.6% avg

+122%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,372 vs $1,068 avg

+47%

Brand preference vs peers

13.3% 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 84% 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

1.7%

Opioid Rate

166

Opioid Claims

$2,364

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,261 claims · $823K

Generic: 8,245 claims · $183K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban182$178K
Semaglutide46$81K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog63$62K
Empagliflozin35$46K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol33$36K
Sitagliptin Phosphate29$32K
Mirabegron42$31K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol25$28K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter22$27K
Linaclotide17$23K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog31$21K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr25$20K
Memantine Hcl/Donepezil Hcl24$18K
Insulin Lispro17$14K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate18$14K

Prescribing Profile

137

Unique Drugs

$293K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$81K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

49%

Female

0.97

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