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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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Jerry SimmonsM.D., P.A.

Family Practice · Mexia, TX 76667

NPI: 1134233836

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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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11,679

Total Claims

$799K

Drug Cost

429

Beneficiaries

$1,862

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+12%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.9% vs 2.6% avg

+74%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,862 vs $1,068 avg

+73%

Brand preference vs peers

15.6% 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 88% 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

2.9%

Opioid Rate

338

Opioid Claims

$13K

Opioid Cost

5.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 1,809 claims · $539K

Generic: 9,812 claims · $257K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban232$65K
Insulin Detemir36$25K
Semaglutide23$22K
Sitagliptin Phosphate39$20K
Rivaroxaban38$18K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog39$14K
Linagliptin32$14K
Umeclidinium Bromide40$14K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate23$12K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter23$12K
Insulin Aspart34$12K
Potassium Chloride226$11K
Tiotropium Bromide19$10K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol24$9,867
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol24$9,637

Prescribing Profile

178

Unique Drugs

$124K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$22K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.43

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