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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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Brett MuhaMD

Family Practice · Hazard, KY 41701

NPI: 1174547210

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 89%

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

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

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19,521

Total Claims

$2.3M

Drug Cost

653

Beneficiaries

$3,543

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+36%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.5% vs 2.6% avg

+232%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,543 vs $1,068 avg

+43%

Brand preference vs peers

12.9% 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 89% 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

3.5%

Opioid Rate

683

Opioid Claims

$11K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,492 claims · $2.0M

Generic: 16,830 claims · $327K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide169$215K
Apixaban191$200K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol144$141K
Sitagliptin Phosphate122$138K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog115$128K
Empagliflozin98$113K
Dulaglutide72$91K
Tirzepatide60$82K
Apremilast11$54K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog26$52K
Insulin Aspart43$52K
Insulin Lispro33$43K
Insulin Detemir41$43K
Evolocumab52$39K
Rivaroxaban27$35K

Prescribing Profile

185

Unique Drugs

$707K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$388K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.30

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