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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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Viswanatha ReddyM.D.

Internal Medicine · Benson, NC 27504

NPI: 1184663734

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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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24,908

Total Claims

$2.5M

Drug Cost

1,204

Beneficiaries

$2,063

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

-6%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.1% vs 2.2% avg

+46%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,063 vs $1,411 avg

+31%

Brand preference vs peers

14.0% 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

2.1%

Opioid Rate

522

Opioid Claims

$5,136

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 3,454 claims · $2.1M

Generic: 21,255 claims · $385K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban362$252K
Semaglutide184$211K
Dulaglutide173$185K
Rivaroxaban176$121K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter135$114K
Tirzepatide79$90K
Insulin Degludec72$82K
Empagliflozin72$66K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol45$45K
Sitagliptin Phosphate41$43K
Sacubitril/Valsartan58$43K
Mirabegron67$39K
Empagliflozin/Metformin Hcl44$36K
Insulin Aspart44$36K
Insulin Degludec40$33K

Prescribing Profile

229

Unique Drugs

$607K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$509K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

60%

Female

1.82

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