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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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Debra Crites-SamsDO

Family Practice · Ronceverte, WV 24970

NPI: 1154318632

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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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18,976

Total Claims

$2.1M

Drug Cost

506

Beneficiaries

$4,229

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-32%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.8% vs 2.6% avg

+296%

Cost per patient vs peers

$4,229 vs $1,068 avg

+37%

Brand preference vs peers

12.3% 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 88% 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

1.8%

Opioid Rate

335

Opioid Claims

$4,189

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 2,310 claims · $1.8M

Generic: 16,474 claims · $332K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide200$297K
Apixaban181$156K
Nintedanib Esylate11$147K
Insulin Degludec66$109K
Insulin Aspart76$100K
Mirabegron96$84K
Dulaglutide60$74K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog69$64K
Rivaroxaban74$64K
Insulin Degludec36$46K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter42$42K
Empagliflozin28$35K
Rifaximin11$32K
Semaglutide19$29K
Insulin Lispro31$29K

Prescribing Profile

221

Unique Drugs

$405K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$400K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

65%

Female

1.30

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