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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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Joseph LaneseM.D.

Internal Medicine · Tampa, FL 33615

NPI: 1144339862

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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-prescriber

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11,743

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

697

Beneficiaries

$1,955

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+52%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.4% vs 2.2% avg

+39%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,955 vs $1,411 avg

+19%

Brand preference vs peers

12.6% 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

3.4%

Opioid Rate

399

Opioid Claims

$5,115

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,470 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 10,182 claims · $183K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Adalimumab20$300K
Apixaban124$115K
Empagliflozin71$67K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol54$56K
Semaglutide36$56K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog55$43K
Rivaroxaban37$42K
Insulin Nph Hum/Reg Insulin Hm40$37K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter45$33K
Insulin Detemir12$22K
Insulin Detemir25$20K
Insulin Degludec21$19K
Linaclotide15$13K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog15$11K
Rosuvastatin Calcium590$10K

Prescribing Profile

139

Unique Drugs

$287K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$56K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.74

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