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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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Matthew MackenMD

Family Practice · Pittsburgh, PA 15229

NPI: 1194138818

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 85%

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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38,737

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

1,283

Beneficiaries

$1,324

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

-70%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.8% vs 2.6% avg

+24%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,324 vs $1,068 avg

+17%

Brand preference vs peers

10.5% 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 85% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 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

0.8%

Opioid Rate

298

Opioid Claims

$9,489

Opioid Cost

9.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 4,058 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 34,430 claims · $478K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban1,342$401K
Rivaroxaban293$120K
Empagliflozin96$55K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog174$42K
Mirabegron112$31K
Linagliptin58$30K
Dulaglutide30$28K
Insulin Lispro97$26K
Semaglutide21$25K
Rifaximin25$24K
Sitagliptin Phosphate62$23K
Atorvastatin Calcium2,399$22K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine12$19K
Levothyroxine Sodium1,904$19K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol32$18K

Prescribing Profile

226

Unique Drugs

$641K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$54K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

79

Avg Age

65%

Female

2.07

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