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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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Zvi BatashM.D.

Internal Medicine · Rego Park, NY 11374

NPI: 1144463084

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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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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61,191

Total Claims

$4.8M

Drug Cost

2,198

Beneficiaries

$2,195

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

-56%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.0% vs 2.2% avg

+56%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,195 vs $1,411 avg

+76%

Brand preference vs peers

18.7% 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

1.0%

Opioid Rate

603

Opioid Claims

$22K

Opioid Cost

12.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

81% generic

Brand: 11,397 claims · $3.3M

Generic: 49,550 claims · $1.5M

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban2,340$673K
Dasatinib24$201K
Rivaroxaban643$186K
Sitagliptin Phosphate463$128K
Paliperidone Palmitate44$101K
Dulaglutide130$97K
Glatiramer Acetate18$91K
Rifaximin47$79K
Sacubitril/Valsartan208$74K
Pimavanserin Tartrate31$72K
Empagliflozin225$71K
Valbenazine Tosylate16$58K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter86$57K
Collagenase Clostridium Hist.106$55K
Apremilast23$55K

Prescribing Profile

320

Unique Drugs

$1.3M

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$127K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

58%

Female

2.57

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