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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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Manuel CangaM.D.

Internal Medicine · Newman, CA 95360

NPI: 1194770941

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 94%

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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24,741

Total Claims

$2.2M

Drug Cost

980

Beneficiaries

$2,242

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

+91%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.3% vs 2.2% avg

+59%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,242 vs $1,411 avg

-2%

Brand preference vs peers

10.4% 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 94% 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

4.3%

Opioid Rate

1,057

Opioid Claims

$29K

Opioid Cost

3.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 2,553 claims · $1.6M

Generic: 21,938 claims · $587K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban272$229K
Semaglutide162$170K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol102$102K
Rivaroxaban77$78K
Empagliflozin73$72K
Evolocumab100$65K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter80$65K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl67$57K
Semaglutide38$54K
Sitagliptin Phosphate37$54K
Linaclotide54$53K
Linagliptin52$52K
Rosuvastatin Calcium1,321$42K
Dulaglutide21$41K
Icosapent Ethyl66$40K

Prescribing Profile

212

Unique Drugs

$557K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$266K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.11

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