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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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Brad SnodgrassM.D.

Internal Medicine · Lubbock, TX 79413

NPI: 1134168842

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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

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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10,695

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

575

Beneficiaries

$1,856

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+43%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.2% vs 2.2% avg

+32%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,856 vs $1,411 avg

+20%

Brand preference vs peers

12.7% 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

3.2%

Opioid Rate

342

Opioid Claims

$6,425

Opioid Cost

6.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,347 claims · $846K

Generic: 9,239 claims · $217K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban187$161K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol103$124K
Dulaglutide82$88K
Sitagliptin Phosphate28$41K
Rivaroxaban22$28K
Empagliflozin21$21K
Semaglutide17$19K
Semaglutide16$16K
Mirabegron16$15K
Colesevelam Hcl28$15K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter24$15K
Tiotropium Bromide16$14K
Liraglutide15$14K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog23$12K
Linaclotide13$12K

Prescribing Profile

155

Unique Drugs

$395K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$136K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

54%

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