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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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Ricardo CuadraMD

Internal Medicine · Houston, TX 77091

NPI: 1144251372

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 89%

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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18,451

Total Claims

$1.6M

Drug Cost

875

Beneficiaries

$1,872

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

+57%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.5% vs 2.2% avg

+33%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,872 vs $1,411 avg

-2%

Brand preference vs peers

10.5% 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 89% 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

3.5%

Opioid Rate

649

Opioid Claims

$12K

Opioid Cost

1.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,912 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 16,360 claims · $415K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dapagliflozin Propanediol160$179K
Empagliflozin94$145K
Apixaban195$116K
Dulaglutide34$90K
Rivaroxaban59$53K
Insulin Degludec39$50K
Mirabegron43$50K
Linaclotide47$42K
Semaglutide24$35K
Sitagliptin Phosphate51$32K
Linagliptin31$26K
Sacubitril/Valsartan21$22K
Insulin Detemir26$22K
Diclofenac Sodium320$14K
Atorvastatin Calcium837$14K

Prescribing Profile

178

Unique Drugs

$560K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$125K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

52%

Female

1.55

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