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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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David PernikoffM.D.

Internal Medicine · Saint Louis, MO 63136

NPI: 1205820594

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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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19,806

Total Claims

$2.0M

Drug Cost

852

Beneficiaries

$2,290

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

+71%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.8% vs 2.2% avg

+62%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,290 vs $1,411 avg

+11%

Brand preference vs peers

11.8% 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

3.8%

Opioid Rate

760

Opioid Claims

$8,528

Opioid Cost

1.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 2,322 claims · $1.6M

Generic: 17,284 claims · $344K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban170$168K
Empagliflozin146$147K
Dulaglutide85$137K
Semaglutide87$117K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter114$95K
Rivaroxaban53$48K
Semaglutide22$48K
Mirabegron61$48K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog65$47K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide35$42K
Brexpiprazole22$39K
Sitagliptin Phosphate34$38K
Vibegron34$34K
Tirzepatide26$32K
Linagliptin40$31K

Prescribing Profile

208

Unique Drugs

$477K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$335K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.70

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