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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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Jon EmertonM.D.

Family Practice · Watertown, NY 13601

NPI: 1144279977

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🟢 Low

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

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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9,571

Total Claims

$973K

Drug Cost

453

Beneficiaries

$2,149

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 13/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+54%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.0% vs 2.6% avg

+101%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,149 vs $1,068 avg

+27%

Brand preference vs peers

11.4% 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

4.0%

Opioid Rate

379

Opioid Claims

$8,493

Opioid Cost

3.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,081 claims · $817K

Generic: 8,380 claims · $152K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide103$133K
Empagliflozin67$83K
Rivaroxaban58$63K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate81$53K
Apixaban46$41K
Sitagliptin Phosphate22$35K
Semaglutide27$30K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter33$30K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol17$28K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog33$22K
Canagliflozin12$19K
Umeclidinium Bromide21$14K
Insulin Detemir13$14K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol17$11K
Mirabegron21$11K

Prescribing Profile

146

Unique Drugs

$250K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$163K

GLP-1 Drugs

13.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.13

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