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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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Barry BalotDO

Internal Medicine · Lindenhurst, NY 11757

NPI: 1215997887

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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

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

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30,732

Total Claims

$2.3M

Drug Cost

1,080

Beneficiaries

$2,091

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

-35%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.5% vs 2.2% avg

+48%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,091 vs $1,411 avg

+15%

Brand preference vs peers

12.3% 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

1.5%

Opioid Rate

449

Opioid Claims

$9,249

Opioid Cost

16.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 3,749 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 26,850 claims · $536K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban472$216K
Enzalutamide26$175K
Sitagliptin Phosphate228$123K
Diroximel Fumarate13$101K
Rifaximin73$87K
Rivaroxaban168$86K
Empagliflozin47$65K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog126$54K
Dulaglutide21$44K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol91$43K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter54$39K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog76$32K
Epoetin Alfa36$31K
Evolocumab34$28K
Sacubitril/Valsartan44$27K

Prescribing Profile

240

Unique Drugs

$539K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$71K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

61%

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