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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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Luis CouretM.D.

Internal Medicine · Franklin Park, IL 60131

NPI: 1134218399

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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11,198

Total Claims

$860K

Drug Cost

449

Beneficiaries

$1,915

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+17%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.6% vs 2.2% avg

+36%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,915 vs $1,411 avg

+1%

Brand preference vs peers

10.8% 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 86% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 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

2.6%

Opioid Rate

293

Opioid Claims

$6,593

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,187 claims · $679K

Generic: 9,848 claims · $175K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide69$91K
Apixaban110$78K
Semaglutide37$52K
Semaglutide21$32K
Mirabegron68$26K
Empagliflozin18$23K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate43$22K
Insulin Detemir29$21K
Rivaroxaban18$19K
Sitagliptin Phosphate11$18K
Linaclotide18$17K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog48$16K
Insulin Detemir29$15K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter20$14K
Insulin Aspart22$10K

Prescribing Profile

151

Unique Drugs

$149K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$174K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.52

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