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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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Gary RoperGARY ROPER

Internal Medicine · Andrews, NC 28901

NPI: 1154364388

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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 long-acting opioid rateElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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20,254

Total Claims

$2.7M

Drug Cost

968

Beneficiaries

$2,799

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 23/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+228%

Opioid rate vs peers

7.4% vs 2.2% avg

+98%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,799 vs $1,411 avg

+53%

Brand preference vs peers

16.3% 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 84% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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Opioid rate is 228% above Internal Medicine peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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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

7.4%

Opioid Rate

1,489

Opioid Claims

$144K

Opioid Cost

15.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 3,277 claims · $2.3M

Generic: 16,828 claims · $382K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin328$380K
Semaglutide163$228K
Apixaban171$181K
Tirzepatide93$104K
Sitagliptin Phosphate75$104K
Rivaroxaban92$92K
Liraglutide41$83K
Oxycodone Myristate24$57K
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala14$57K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol42$56K
Teriparatide11$49K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter59$48K
Dulaglutide25$46K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol90$43K
Insulin Aspart60$41K

Prescribing Profile

215

Unique Drugs

$875K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$474K

GLP-1 Drugs

23.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.24

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