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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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Hemmal KotharyMD

Family Practice · Bakersfield, CA 93311

NPI: 1134217813

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 91%

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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10,718

Total Claims

$823K

Drug Cost

820

Beneficiaries

$1,003

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

+124%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.8% vs 2.6% avg

-6%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,003 vs $1,068 avg

+21%

Brand preference vs peers

10.9% 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 91% 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

5.8%

Opioid Rate

620

Opioid Claims

$14K

Opioid Cost

3.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,155 claims · $632K

Generic: 9,489 claims · $187K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide159$162K
Apixaban73$60K
Sitagliptin Phosphate61$56K
Rivaroxaban59$43K
Empagliflozin46$39K
Tirzepatide29$33K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol27$29K
Dulaglutide26$28K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog47$25K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl13$14K
Estrogens, Conjugated37$13K
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen363$9,260
Levothyroxine Sodium608$9,061
Atorvastatin Calcium508$6,726
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol11$5,857

Prescribing Profile

140

Unique Drugs

$226K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$222K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.10

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