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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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Alex VillacastinM.D.

Internal Medicine · Citrus Springs, FL 34434

NPI: 1194827097

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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-prescriber

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40,746

Total Claims

$3.9M

Drug Cost

3,032

Beneficiaries

$1,300

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+7%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.4% vs 2.2% avg

-8%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,300 vs $1,411 avg

+26%

Brand preference vs peers

13.4% 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 93% 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

2.4%

Opioid Rate

976

Opioid Claims

$22K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 5,413 claims · $3.1M

Generic: 35,063 claims · $821K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter387$409K
Apixaban553$344K
Rivaroxaban250$179K
Semaglutide114$178K
Dulaglutide123$171K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol139$133K
Sacubitril/Valsartan164$132K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog117$105K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol94$91K
Sitagliptin Phosphate91$80K
Empagliflozin113$72K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide49$65K
Semaglutide29$55K
Mirabegron66$47K
Dupilumab12$36K

Prescribing Profile

286

Unique Drugs

$979K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$438K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.83

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