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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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William LoeschM.D.

Internal Medicine · Brenham, TX 77833

NPI: 1225296437

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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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21,095

Total Claims

$2.1M

Drug Cost

1,199

Beneficiaries

$1,768

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

+52%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.4% vs 2.2% avg

+25%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,768 vs $1,411 avg

+2%

Brand preference vs peers

10.9% 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

3.4%

Opioid Rate

718

Opioid Claims

$15K

Opioid Cost

5.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,280 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 18,668 claims · $377K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide206$281K
Apixaban335$253K
Semaglutide174$184K
Empagliflozin139$143K
Mirabegron124$67K
Tirzepatide51$61K
Sitagliptin Phosphate44$57K
Rivaroxaban36$46K
Insulin Aspart23$33K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol43$29K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter31$25K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate34$25K
Insulin Aspart18$21K
Canagliflozin15$20K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine12$20K

Prescribing Profile

203

Unique Drugs

$582K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$540K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.35

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