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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 CusackMD

Family Practice · Lafayette, IN 47909

NPI: 1144298233

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ML Fraud Detection Score: 85%

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-prescriber

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10,698

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

609

Beneficiaries

$1,706

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 9/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+123%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.8% vs 2.6% avg

+60%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,706 vs $1,068 avg

+28%

Brand preference vs peers

11.5% 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 85% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 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

5.8%

Opioid Rate

616

Opioid Claims

$21K

Opioid Cost

8.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,221 claims · $843K

Generic: 9,377 claims · $189K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban68$89K
Empagliflozin51$76K
Linagliptin58$64K
Dulaglutide44$52K
Sitagliptin Phosphate42$45K
Rivaroxaban24$39K
Semaglutide24$37K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog41$32K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog25$28K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate50$27K
Insulin Detemir20$27K
Semaglutide22$24K
Insulin Detemir12$20K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter19$18K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog12$17K

Prescribing Profile

150

Unique Drugs

$270K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$113K

GLP-1 Drugs

9.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

49%

Female

1.00

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