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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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Richard RutherfordM.D.

Family Practice · Carthage, TN 37030

NPI: 1184619124

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 91%

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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27,155

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

1,115

Beneficiaries

$1,569

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

+152%

Opioid rate vs peers

6.5% vs 2.6% avg

+47%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,569 vs $1,068 avg

+7%

Brand preference vs peers

9.7% 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 91% 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

6.5%

Opioid Rate

1,768

Opioid Claims

$49K

Opioid Cost

2.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 2,602 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 24,315 claims · $478K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban195$145K
Rivaroxaban159$119K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter77$75K
Semaglutide54$70K
Empagliflozin63$59K
Dulaglutide33$49K
Sitagliptin Phosphate48$35K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog70$33K
Semaglutide24$28K
Insulin Detemir35$27K
Linaclotide47$26K
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf108$23K
Rsv Vacc, Pref A And Pref B/Pf69$23K
Insulin Lispro15$23K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog28$22K

Prescribing Profile

235

Unique Drugs

$401K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$164K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.32

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