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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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Bhanuprasad Patel

Internal Medicine · Chicago, IL 60659

NPI: 1134153828

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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

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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9,184

Total Claims

$575K

Drug Cost

269

Beneficiaries

$2,136

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-94%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.1% vs 2.2% avg

+51%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,136 vs $1,411 avg

-14%

Brand preference vs peers

9.1% 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 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

0.1%

Opioid Rate

13

Opioid Claims

$63

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 837 claims · $367K

Generic: 8,335 claims · $207K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Pimavanserin Tartrate17$63K
Paliperidone Palmitate15$45K
Aripiprazole Lauroxil14$28K
Apixaban82$25K
Vibegron57$17K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol37$16K
Linagliptin79$14K
Risperidone Microspheres11$14K
Insulin Aspart41$13K
Sitagliptin Phosphate14$10K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog55$9,981
Dulaglutide14$9,535
Divalproex Sodium296$8,690
Atorvastatin Calcium760$8,211
Umeclidinium Bromide18$6,601

Prescribing Profile

125

Unique Drugs

$50K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$9,535

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

58

Avg Age

32%

Female

1.72

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