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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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Farrukh AnwarMD

Internal Medicine · Caro, MI 48723

NPI: 1144268947

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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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16,615

Total Claims

$2.5M

Drug Cost

759

Beneficiaries

$3,236

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

+138%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.3% vs 2.2% avg

+129%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,236 vs $1,411 avg

+24%

Brand preference vs peers

13.2% 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 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

5.3%

Opioid Rate

887

Opioid Claims

$9,560

Opioid Cost

1.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,171 claims · $2.1M

Generic: 14,328 claims · $355K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Etanercept40$292K
Etanercept26$259K
Adalimumab23$178K
Apixaban271$168K
Adalimumab16$113K
Semaglutide73$104K
Dulaglutide68$88K
Sitagliptin Phosphate83$80K
Mirabegron56$48K
Tirzepatide34$42K
Sacubitril/Valsartan56$32K
Rivaroxaban49$32K
Insulin Aspart48$31K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter35$23K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog36$23K

Prescribing Profile

193

Unique Drugs

$923K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$254K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.80

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