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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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William HarigelM.D.

Family Practice · Atmore, AL 36502

NPI: 1134365372

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🟡 Moderate

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

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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10,686

Total Claims

$890K

Drug Cost

560

Beneficiaries

$1,590

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+190%

Opioid rate vs peers

7.5% vs 2.6% avg

+49%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,590 vs $1,068 avg

+15%

Brand preference vs peers

10.4% 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 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

7.5%

Opioid Rate

800

Opioid Claims

$19K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,096 claims · $679K

Generic: 9,491 claims · $204K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide127$140K
Apixaban90$81K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog65$37K
Insulin Aspart15$27K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol20$24K
Linaclotide27$24K
Empagliflozin22$23K
Rivaroxaban24$23K
Sacubitril/Valsartan26$19K
Insulin Degludec21$19K
Denosumab11$19K
Insulin Lispro Protamin/Lispro31$17K
Tirzepatide12$16K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter21$14K
Sitagliptin Phosphate21$13K

Prescribing Profile

136

Unique Drugs

$211K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$167K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.37

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