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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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Luis Nieves GonzalezM.D.

General Practice · Isabela, PR 00662

NPI: 1215976782

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 91%

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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18,995

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

644

Beneficiaries

$1,705

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. 7,389 General Practice providers

-12%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.2% vs 2.5% avg

+51%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,705 vs $1,128 avg

+28%

Brand preference vs peers

10.8% vs 8.4% 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 91% 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

2.2%

Opioid Rate

413

Opioid Claims

$3,897

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,011 claims · $789K

Generic: 16,646 claims · $302K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl68$81K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog135$69K
Empagliflozin55$66K
Apixaban64$61K
Sitagliptin Phosphate44$60K
Insulin Nph Hum/Reg Insulin Hm156$46K
Rivaroxaban56$43K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate88$35K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide39$35K
Levothyroxine Sodium354$32K
Darunavir/Cobicistat12$28K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl22$27K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol38$15K
Candesartan Cilexetil100$15K
Insulin Nph Hum/Reg Insulin Hm26$14K

Prescribing Profile

175

Unique Drugs

$243K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.82

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