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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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Ephraim GammadaMD, INTERNAL MEDICIN

Internal Medicine · Winchester, TN 37398

NPI: 1174501027

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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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24,352

Total Claims

$2.6M

Drug Cost

815

Beneficiaries

$3,159

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

+103%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.5% vs 2.2% avg

+124%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,159 vs $1,411 avg

+70%

Brand preference vs peers

18.1% 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

4.5%

Opioid Rate

1,107

Opioid Claims

$27K

Opioid Cost

5.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

82% generic

Brand: 4,384 claims · $2.1M

Generic: 19,867 claims · $450K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide215$278K
Apixaban278$166K
Rivaroxaban356$155K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol243$115K
Dapaglifloz Propaned/Metformin238$108K
Dulaglutide71$106K
Apremilast18$81K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter84$77K
Vibegron287$56K
Cariprazine Hcl39$55K
Linaclotide79$53K
Sitagliptin Phosphate142$53K
Tirzepatide32$38K
Mirabegron106$35K
Empagliflozin40$34K

Prescribing Profile

220

Unique Drugs

$597K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$435K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

58%

Female

1.28

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