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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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Vartan YeghiazariansMD

Internal Medicine · Methuen, MA 1844

NPI: 1134130735

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 89%

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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12,675

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

830

Beneficiaries

$1,662

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

-10%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.0% vs 2.2% avg

+18%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,662 vs $1,411 avg

-2%

Brand preference vs peers

10.4% 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 89% 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

2.0%

Opioid Rate

256

Opioid Claims

$20K

Opioid Cost

8.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,310 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 11,263 claims · $259K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide157$243K
Apixaban175$204K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter85$110K
Empagliflozin83$102K
Tirzepatide38$55K
Rivaroxaban32$46K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol33$42K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog17$27K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol37$26K
Insulin Degludec11$20K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate15$16K
Oxycodone Hcl11$16K
Atorvastatin Calcium743$16K
Insulin Regular, Human11$15K
Rosuvastatin Calcium317$15K

Prescribing Profile

145

Unique Drugs

$404K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$298K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.02

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