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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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Thomas KandoraM.D.

Internal Medicine · Hudson Falls, NY 12839

NPI: 1144214503

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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

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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12,877

Total Claims

$1.6M

Drug Cost

739

Beneficiaries

$2,169

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 25/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+7%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.4% vs 2.2% avg

+54%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,169 vs $1,411 avg

+44%

Brand preference vs peers

15.3% 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 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

2.4%

Opioid Rate

307

Opioid Claims

$13K

Opioid Cost

16.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 1,954 claims · $1.4M

Generic: 10,844 claims · $234K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide227$278K
Apixaban285$237K
Empagliflozin128$173K
Insulin Degludec11$62K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol48$56K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter69$48K
Sacubitril/Valsartan36$38K
Rivaroxaban52$35K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol61$35K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog33$30K
Sitagliptin Phosphate25$30K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate61$26K
Insulin Detemir17$22K
Mirabegron13$17K
Potassium Chloride170$14K

Prescribing Profile

143

Unique Drugs

$570K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$278K

GLP-1 Drugs

25.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.35

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