⚠️

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.

Read our methodology →

Saman SabounchiM.D

Internal Medicine · San Jose, CA 95127

NPI: 1215257894

Share:

29

🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 87%

Machine learning model identifies prescribing patterns consistent with confirmed fraud cases. This is a statistical indicator, not an accusation.

Learn more →

Risk Flags

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

Risk indicators are statistical patterns, not allegations. Learn more

20,645

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

690

Beneficiaries

$2,227

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

Score components are additive. Read full methodology

Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-56%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.0% vs 2.2% avg

+58%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,227 vs $1,411 avg

+103%

Brand preference vs peers

21.6% 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

🤖

ML fraud detection score of 87% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

⚠️

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

1.0%

Opioid Rate

202

Opioid Claims

$4,172

Opioid Cost

20.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

78% generic

Brand: 4,432 claims · $950K

Generic: 16,116 claims · $581K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban799$220K
Valbenazine Tosylate20$81K
Paliperidone Palmitate23$58K
Rivaroxaban153$41K
Empagliflozin133$38K
Dulaglutide60$38K
Atorvastatin Calcium1,341$29K
Insulin Aspart71$22K
Sitagliptin Phosphate72$21K
Divalproex Sodium317$21K
Gabapentin768$20K
Rifaximin15$19K
Mirabegron86$19K
Duloxetine Hcl250$17K
Tamsulosin Hcl403$17K

Prescribing Profile

218

Unique Drugs

$370K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$52K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

53%

Female

3.84

Avg Risk Score

Explore More

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