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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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Scott FairbairnM.D.

Family Practice · Minneapolis, MN 55413

NPI: 1174553747

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 90%

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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20,778

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

742

Beneficiaries

$1,964

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-57%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.1% vs 2.6% avg

+84%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,964 vs $1,068 avg

+24%

Brand preference vs peers

11.2% 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 90% 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

1.1%

Opioid Rate

233

Opioid Claims

$8,534

Opioid Cost

11.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,320 claims · $770K

Generic: 18,430 claims · $687K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Penicillamine13$233K
Apixaban527$189K
Rivaroxaban209$63K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog254$52K
Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Ala12$44K
Darunavir/Cobicistat28$31K
Tocilizumab12$31K
Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam12$28K
Mesalamine56$18K
Sitagliptin Phosphate56$16K
Divalproex Sodium244$15K
Empagliflozin45$14K
Potassium Chloride391$12K
Gabapentin649$12K
Mirabegron42$11K

Prescribing Profile

183

Unique Drugs

$305K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$16K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

83

Avg Age

66%

Female

2.57

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