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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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Tung LaiMD

Internal Medicine · San Diego, CA 92126

NPI: 1154317022

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🟡 Moderate

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

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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18,101

Total Claims

$2.3M

Drug Cost

890

Beneficiaries

$2,597

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-32%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.5% vs 2.2% avg

+84%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,597 vs $1,411 avg

+32%

Brand preference vs peers

14.0% 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 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

1.5%

Opioid Rate

274

Opioid Claims

$5,117

Opioid Cost

4.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 2,512 claims · $1.9M

Generic: 15,429 claims · $395K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin407$496K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol254$287K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase217$247K
Icosapent Ethyl177$96K
Apixaban63$81K
Mirabegron121$66K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl56$51K
Sitagliptin Phosphate58$50K
Diclofenac Sodium579$47K
Semaglutide45$44K
Exenatide Microspheres22$41K
Icosapent Ethyl62$41K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate92$40K
Rivaroxaban42$35K
Denosumab18$29K

Prescribing Profile

161

Unique Drugs

$978K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$57K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.21

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