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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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Salil TrehanM.D.

Internal Medicine · Amarillo, TX 79124

NPI: 1194766121

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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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21,831

Total Claims

$2.4M

Drug Cost

1,137

Beneficiaries

$2,135

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

+315%

Opioid rate vs peers

9.3% vs 2.2% avg

+51%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,135 vs $1,411 avg

+13%

Brand preference vs peers

12.0% 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 89% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 18 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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Opioid rate is 315% above Internal Medicine peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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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

9.3%

Opioid Rate

2,026

Opioid Claims

$74K

Opioid Cost

7.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 2,593 claims · $2.0M

Generic: 19,067 claims · $439K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dapagliflozin Propanediol232$264K
Semaglutide101$162K
Dulaglutide56$99K
Rivaroxaban85$96K
Tirzepatide66$95K
Apixaban73$89K
Empagliflozin93$88K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter59$76K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog64$65K
Mirabegron56$51K
Denosumab26$43K
Linaclotide45$39K
Sitagliptin Phosphate32$36K
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen999$36K
Insulin Aspart34$31K

Prescribing Profile

196

Unique Drugs

$622K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$356K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

58%

Female

1.22

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