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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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Naga VulliM.D.

Internal Medicine · Allentown, PA 18104

NPI: 1164686853

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 83%

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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62,632

Total Claims

$1.8M

Drug Cost

603

Beneficiaries

$2,943

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-84%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.4% vs 2.2% avg

+109%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,943 vs $1,411 avg

+13%

Brand preference vs peers

12.0% 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 83% 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

0.4%

Opioid Rate

229

Opioid Claims

$6,257

Opioid Cost

12.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 7,492 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 55,077 claims · $708K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban1,405$245K
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala61$94K
Rivaroxaban408$68K
Pimavanserin Tartrate52$60K
Glatiramer Acetate24$58K
Dulaglutide162$50K
Cinacalcet Hcl80$48K
Mesalamine194$36K
Insulin Aspart125$31K
Mirabegron129$27K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog185$26K
Sitagliptin Phosphate147$24K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol56$23K
Atorvastatin Calcium3,466$22K
Duloxetine Hcl1,481$21K

Prescribing Profile

248

Unique Drugs

$398K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$50K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

84

Avg Age

68%

Female

2.41

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