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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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Michael JustusMD

Family Practice · Searcy, AR 72143

NPI: 1134184484

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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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9,218

Total Claims

$389K

Drug Cost

669

Beneficiaries

$581

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-49%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.3% vs 2.6% avg

-46%

Cost per patient vs peers

$581 vs $1,068 avg

-20%

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 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

1.3%

Opioid Rate

121

Opioid Claims

$809

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

93% generic

Brand: 659 claims · $247K

Generic: 8,512 claims · $140K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide38$44K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog57$41K
Dulaglutide16$16K
Insulin Lispro16$14K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog37$13K
Insulin Aspart14$12K
Apixaban14$11K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate23$9,667
Empagliflozin15$9,157
Levothyroxine Sodium496$6,306
Escitalopram Oxalate357$5,601
Metformin Hcl385$5,207
Insulin Nph Human Isophane13$4,974
Lisinopril398$4,723
Tamsulosin Hcl222$4,623

Prescribing Profile

113

Unique Drugs

$32K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$60K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.16

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