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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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Victor Polanco SanchezM.D.

Internal Medicine · Aibonito, PR 00705

NPI: 1205849528

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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25,157

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

894

Beneficiaries

$1,384

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-96%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.1% vs 2.2% avg

-2%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,384 vs $1,411 avg

+33%

Brand preference vs peers

14.2% 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 84% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 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

0.1%

Opioid Rate

21

Opioid Claims

$164

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 3,486 claims · $942K

Generic: 21,114 claims · $283K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban198$144K
Insulin Nph Hum/Reg Insulin Hm318$143K
Levothyroxine Sodium1,512$105K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog152$72K
Rivaroxaban90$62K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol85$56K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog83$36K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl65$33K
Ticagrelor47$25K
Dulaglutide23$22K
Linagliptin33$21K
Sitagliptin Phosphate27$20K
Candesartan/Hydrochlorothiazid111$20K
Atorvastatin Calcium1,930$20K
Insulin Lispro43$20K

Prescribing Profile

162

Unique Drugs

$302K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$22K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

50%

Female

2.04

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