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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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Manzoor TariqMD

Cardiology · Festus, MO 63028

NPI: 1134237332

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🟢 Low

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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9,653

Total Claims

$688K

Drug Cost

446

Beneficiaries

$1,543

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 13/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 18,720 Cardiology providers

+1%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,543 vs $1,524 avg

-34%

Brand preference vs peers

9.1% vs 13.7% 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 93% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

0.8%

Opioid Rate

81

Opioid Claims

$850

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 871 claims · $486K

Generic: 8,746 claims · $199K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban213$163K
Empagliflozin43$46K
Ticagrelor52$34K
Rivaroxaban44$28K
Ranolazine205$20K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog47$19K
Sitagliptin Phosphate26$16K
Evolocumab20$14K
Tirzepatide12$14K
Isosorbide Mononitrate844$13K
Metoprolol Succinate777$13K
Clopidogrel Bisulfate770$12K
Semaglutide11$11K
Dronedarone Hcl12$10K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl11$9,847

Prescribing Profile

100

Unique Drugs

$253K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$24K

GLP-1 Drugs

13.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

51%

Female

2.06

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