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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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Umair Ahmed

Internal Medicine · Michigan City, IN 46360

NPI: 1134579402

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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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14,421

Total Claims

$841K

Drug Cost

603

Beneficiaries

$1,395

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

-43%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.3% vs 2.2% avg

-1%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,395 vs $1,411 avg

+16%

Brand preference vs peers

12.3% 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

1.3%

Opioid Rate

184

Opioid Claims

$2,327

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,769 claims · $480K

Generic: 12,626 claims · $361K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban508$147K
Linagliptin163$43K
Rivaroxaban105$29K
Sacubitril/Valsartan77$25K
Memantine Hcl353$17K
Rifaximin12$15K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter26$14K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase33$13K
Ticagrelor46$13K
Potassium Chloride354$11K
Empagliflozin37$11K
Rivastigmine44$11K
Cinacalcet Hcl11$11K
Atorvastatin Calcium814$9,117
Fluticasone/Vilanterol21$8,965

Prescribing Profile

175

Unique Drugs

$222K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

61%

Female

2.60

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