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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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Jerome Lee SangMD

Internal Medicine · Portland, TX 78374

NPI: 1164449948

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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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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25,960

Total Claims

$2.6M

Drug Cost

1,161

Beneficiaries

$2,228

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+169%

Opioid rate vs peers

6.0% vs 2.2% avg

+58%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,228 vs $1,411 avg

+16%

Brand preference vs peers

12.3% 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 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

6.0%

Opioid Rate

1,565

Opioid Claims

$44K

Opioid Cost

10.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 3,164 claims · $2.2M

Generic: 22,548 claims · $372K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Tirzepatide299$348K
Dulaglutide127$192K
Apixaban272$188K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog122$93K
Insulin Degludec49$73K
Rivaroxaban101$64K
Semaglutide53$63K
Sitagliptin Phosphate59$62K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog50$60K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog52$55K
Empagliflozin50$54K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol67$53K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter59$50K
Mirabegron71$47K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate74$45K

Prescribing Profile

220

Unique Drugs

$472K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$603K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.98

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