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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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Tariq AbdelkarimM.D.

Internal Medicine · Hillsdale, MI 49242

NPI: 1225125792

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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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24,824

Total Claims

$4.5M

Drug Cost

1,274

Beneficiaries

$3,569

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-4%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.2% vs 2.2% avg

+153%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,569 vs $1,411 avg

+111%

Brand preference vs peers

22.4% 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 84% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 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

536

Opioid Claims

$23K

Opioid Cost

9.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

78% generic

Brand: 5,493 claims · $4.0M

Generic: 18,994 claims · $511K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter580$510K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol539$448K
Semaglutide309$387K
Nintedanib Esylate16$214K
Empagliflozin185$170K
Dulaglutide133$155K
Tiotropium Bromide226$149K
Semaglutide110$138K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog169$126K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol98$112K
Apixaban141$108K
Rivaroxaban129$97K
Benralizumab16$97K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate173$95K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol180$90K

Prescribing Profile

205

Unique Drugs

$932K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$741K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.61

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