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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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Louis BresnickM.D.

Internal Medicine · N Chelmsford, MA 01863

NPI: 1205861390

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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 long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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36,639

Total Claims

$2.3M

Drug Cost

1,305

Beneficiaries

$1,735

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-59%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.9% vs 2.2% avg

+23%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,735 vs $1,411 avg

+31%

Brand preference vs peers

13.9% 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 88% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 18 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

0.9%

Opioid Rate

337

Opioid Claims

$22K

Opioid Cost

16.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 5,070 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 31,369 claims · $604K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban1,202$388K
Linagliptin338$108K
Empagliflozin172$97K
Sitagliptin Phosphate97$75K
Dulaglutide115$73K
Rivaroxaban180$67K
Pimavanserin Tartrate50$58K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter46$37K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog108$36K
Semaglutide36$36K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol55$33K
Atorvastatin Calcium2,389$31K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog73$30K
Linaclotide46$24K
Mirabegron77$24K

Prescribing Profile

242

Unique Drugs

$669K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$108K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.61

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