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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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Terry KurttsM.D.

Family Practice · Elberta, AL 36530

NPI: 1144200510

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 92%

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-prescriber

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11,832

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

784

Beneficiaries

$1,305

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+260%

Opioid rate vs peers

9.3% vs 2.6% avg

+22%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,305 vs $1,068 avg

+19%

Brand preference vs peers

10.7% 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 92% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 18 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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Opioid rate is 260% above Family Practice peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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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

9.3%

Opioid Rate

1,098

Opioid Claims

$22K

Opioid Cost

1.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,260 claims · $764K

Generic: 10,505 claims · $255K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban96$87K
Sitagliptin Phosphate46$60K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter53$48K
Mirabegron70$48K
Dulaglutide29$33K
Linagliptin28$32K
Semaglutide31$30K
Rivaroxaban40$26K
Tirzepatide23$26K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr25$21K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol18$20K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl19$20K
Insulin Degludec34$20K
Milnacipran Hcl11$19K
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen671$17K

Prescribing Profile

171

Unique Drugs

$207K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$104K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.23

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