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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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Eduardo PigtainM.D.

Internal Medicine · Saint Cloud, FL 34769

NPI: 1144469107

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

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-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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15,853

Total Claims

$931K

Drug Cost

462

Beneficiaries

$2,014

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-61%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.9% vs 2.2% avg

+43%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,014 vs $1,411 avg

+22%

Brand preference vs peers

13.0% 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 86% 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

0.9%

Opioid Rate

138

Opioid Claims

$1,499

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,033 claims · $618K

Generic: 13,640 claims · $306K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban295$114K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase11$32K
Sitagliptin Phosphate64$25K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog98$22K
Mirabegron50$21K
Memantine Hcl245$20K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter48$19K
Linagliptin43$19K
Rivaroxaban42$18K
Insulin Aspart76$17K
Cyclosporine34$16K
Linaclotide28$15K
Empagliflozin35$15K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase17$15K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate35$14K

Prescribing Profile

182

Unique Drugs

$214K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

62%

Female

2.39

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