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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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Timothy LyonsMD

Family Practice · Jerseyville, IL 62052

NPI: 1164636825

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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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18,149

Total Claims

$910K

Drug Cost

490

Beneficiaries

$1,857

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

-10%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.3% vs 2.6% avg

+74%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,857 vs $1,068 avg

+19%

Brand preference vs peers

10.7% 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 93% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

2.3%

Opioid Rate

423

Opioid Claims

$45K

Opioid Cost

14.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,941 claims · $707K

Generic: 16,125 claims · $201K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban497$132K
Empagliflozin64$60K
Semaglutide27$56K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter43$39K
Tirzepatide25$30K
Sitagliptin Phosphate36$28K
Liraglutide20$25K
Oxycodone Hcl14$23K
Linaclotide34$23K
Dulaglutide23$22K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol29$22K
Mirabegron162$21K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine43$19K
Rivaroxaban76$15K
Semaglutide14$14K

Prescribing Profile

160

Unique Drugs

$243K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$147K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

52%

Female

1.41

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