⚠️

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.

Read our methodology →

William MedwidM.D.

Family Practice · South Hamilton, MA 1982

NPI: 1134218704

Share:

25

🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

Machine learning model identifies prescribing patterns consistent with confirmed fraud cases. This is a statistical indicator, not an accusation.

Learn more →

Risk Flags

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

Risk indicators are statistical patterns, not allegations. Learn more

10,243

Total Claims

$783K

Drug Cost

954

Beneficiaries

$820

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 25/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4

Score components are additive. Read full methodology

Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+196%

Opioid rate vs peers

7.6% vs 2.6% avg

-23%

Cost per patient vs peers

$820 vs $1,068 avg

+11%

Brand preference vs peers

10.0% 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

🤖

ML fraud detection score of 84% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

⚠️

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

7.6%

Opioid Rate

781

Opioid Claims

$65K

Opioid Cost

17.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,015 claims · $525K

Generic: 9,156 claims · $255K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban89$76K
Oxycodone Hcl39$39K
Rivaroxaban40$39K
Dulaglutide26$33K
Semaglutide23$33K
Empagliflozin29$23K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog19$22K
Fluticasone Propionate35$18K
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl23$18K
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl104$15K
Umeclidinium Bromide27$13K
Atorvastatin Calcium574$12K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol17$11K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate19$10K
Amlodipine Besylate12$7,602

Prescribing Profile

131

Unique Drugs

$138K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$67K

GLP-1 Drugs

25.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

48%

Female

1.02

Avg Risk Score

Explore More

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