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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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Vivek SahgalM.D., FACP

Internal Medicine · Logansport, IN 46947

NPI: 1215964127

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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-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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25,270

Total Claims

$1.8M

Drug Cost

638

Beneficiaries

$2,779

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-30%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.6% vs 2.2% avg

+97%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,779 vs $1,411 avg

+1%

Brand preference vs peers

10.7% 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

1.6%

Opioid Rate

397

Opioid Claims

$4,420

Opioid Cost

5.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,686 claims · $1.4M

Generic: 22,417 claims · $358K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban580$237K
Deutetrabenazine24$151K
Sitagliptin Phosphate107$113K
Empagliflozin68$78K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog143$66K
Insulin Detemir86$49K
Insulin Aspart99$41K
Linagliptin103$41K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate45$38K
Dulaglutide43$33K
Rivaroxaban19$31K
Semaglutide23$31K
Paliperidone Palmitate12$29K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol22$27K
Raltegravir Potassium12$25K

Prescribing Profile

194

Unique Drugs

$538K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$77K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.74

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