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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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Alana KentMD

Family Practice · Ellijay, GA 30536

NPI: 1194718718

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 89%

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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23,357

Total Claims

$2.6M

Drug Cost

1,197

Beneficiaries

$2,211

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

+54%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.0% vs 2.6% avg

+107%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,211 vs $1,068 avg

+40%

Brand preference vs peers

12.6% 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 89% 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

4.0%

Opioid Rate

930

Opioid Claims

$130K

Opioid Cost

16.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,910 claims · $2.1M

Generic: 20,202 claims · $572K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban227$252K
Semaglutide159$195K
Zileuton39$98K
Dulaglutide86$95K
Oxycodone Hcl75$87K
Empagliflozin42$79K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter88$77K
Diclofenac Sodium44$73K
Tirzepatide58$68K
Rivaroxaban56$68K
Sitagliptin Phosphate57$64K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog62$61K
Insulin Detemir33$54K
Omeprazole/Sodium Bicarbonate35$54K
Linaclotide61$45K

Prescribing Profile

221

Unique Drugs

$517K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$358K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

62%

Female

1.07

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