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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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Surekha VetsaM.D

Internal Medicine · Sunnyvale, CA 94087

NPI: 1184650871

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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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24,842

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

1,099

Beneficiaries

$1,185

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

-46%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.2% vs 2.2% avg

-16%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,185 vs $1,411 avg

-8%

Brand preference vs peers

9.8% 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 93% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

1.2%

Opioid Rate

299

Opioid Claims

$4,352

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 2,425 claims · $642K

Generic: 22,269 claims · $654K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban476$146K
Rufinamide34$83K
Rivaroxaban108$42K
Sevelamer Carbonate27$31K
Atorvastatin Calcium1,905$25K
Empagliflozin39$23K
Dulaglutide25$22K
Cannabidiol (Cbd)13$22K
Levetiracetam539$21K
Sitagliptin Phosphate77$18K
Quetiapine Fumarate367$17K
Lacosamide67$16K
Midodrine Hcl219$16K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol23$16K
Sevelamer Carbonate105$16K

Prescribing Profile

215

Unique Drugs

$258K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$22K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

56%

Female

2.37

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