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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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Pablo SplenserMD

Family Practice · Lufkin, TX 75901

NPI: 1154523231

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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

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

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26,238

Total Claims

$2.8M

Drug Cost

849

Beneficiaries

$3,336

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-56%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.1% vs 2.6% avg

+212%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,336 vs $1,068 avg

+69%

Brand preference vs peers

15.2% 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 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

1.1%

Opioid Rate

297

Opioid Claims

$5,279

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 3,973 claims · $2.3M

Generic: 22,116 claims · $540K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide348$381K
Apixaban364$199K
Empagliflozin100$144K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog157$112K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter81$101K
Tirzepatide81$90K
Sitagliptin Phosphate160$67K
Mirabegron77$58K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol58$49K
Valbenazine Tosylate12$47K
Empagliflozin/Metformin Hcl39$42K
Semaglutide24$39K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine50$37K
Insulin Degludec51$36K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog44$36K

Prescribing Profile

212

Unique Drugs

$518K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$534K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

60%

Female

1.56

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