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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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John BarsantiMD

Family Practice · Saint Paul, MN 55106

NPI: 1144237801

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 94%

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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11,198

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

671

Beneficiaries

$1,589

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

+111%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.4% vs 2.6% avg

+49%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,589 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 94% 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

5.4%

Opioid Rate

610

Opioid Claims

$29K

Opioid Cost

8.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,184 claims · $789K

Generic: 9,856 claims · $270K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban93$117K
Semaglutide66$83K
Rivaroxaban65$66K
Semaglutide45$65K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog110$59K
Empagliflozin52$48K
Insulin Aspart39$40K
Sitagliptin Phosphate30$38K
Dulaglutide13$33K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter22$25K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol36$24K
Linagliptin26$22K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol22$18K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog21$15K
Atorvastatin Calcium670$14K

Prescribing Profile

143

Unique Drugs

$308K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$181K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

42%

Female

1.15

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