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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 WardM.D.

Family Practice · Albany, OR 97322

NPI: 1144258070

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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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11,889

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

590

Beneficiaries

$1,814

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+94%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.0% vs 2.6% avg

+70%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,814 vs $1,068 avg

+31%

Brand preference vs peers

11.8% 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 93% 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

5.0%

Opioid Rate

596

Opioid Claims

$16K

Opioid Cost

5.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,398 claims · $823K

Generic: 10,418 claims · $243K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide110$134K
Apixaban78$90K
Empagliflozin81$88K
Semaglutide42$56K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog58$41K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter38$30K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate29$29K
Tiotropium Bromide39$26K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol34$24K
Tiotropium Bromide23$21K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol21$19K
Rivaroxaban25$17K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr27$14K
Insulin Aspart11$12K
Semaglutide12$12K

Prescribing Profile

148

Unique Drugs

$207K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$201K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.31

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