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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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Calvin SnipesMD

Internal Medicine · Easley, SC 29640

NPI: 1225023484

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 94%

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-prescriber

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18,436

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

1,061

Beneficiaries

$1,566

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+102%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.5% vs 2.2% avg

+11%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,566 vs $1,411 avg

+4%

Brand preference vs peers

11.0% 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 94% 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

4.5%

Opioid Rate

832

Opioid Claims

$23K

Opioid Cost

3.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,011 claims · $1.4M

Generic: 16,213 claims · $260K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban126$104K
Semaglutide69$87K
Empagliflozin84$78K
Tirzepatide42$73K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog80$63K
Dulaglutide43$59K
Rivaroxaban70$58K
Sitagliptin Phosphate53$58K
Denosumab34$57K
Insulin Degludec53$52K
Insulin Lispro33$46K
Evolocumab44$46K
Insulin Degludec66$39K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog35$32K
Insulin Aspart26$30K

Prescribing Profile

192

Unique Drugs

$355K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$238K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

43%

Female

1.27

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