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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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Michael LovoiMD

Internal Medicine · Corpus Christi, TX 78410

NPI: 1235131335

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 87%

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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18,999

Total Claims

$2.3M

Drug Cost

1,077

Beneficiaries

$2,162

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

-61%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.9% vs 2.2% avg

+53%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,162 vs $1,411 avg

+23%

Brand preference vs peers

13.0% 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 87% 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

0.9%

Opioid Rate

165

Opioid Claims

$3,814

Opioid Cost

7.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,463 claims · $2.0M

Generic: 16,430 claims · $372K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Tirzepatide347$389K
Semaglutide254$272K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol197$219K
Empagliflozin63$85K
Apixaban109$80K
Evolocumab89$74K
Sitagliptin Phosphate47$56K
Insulin Degludec28$54K
Dulaglutide46$45K
Rivaroxaban40$41K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog45$41K
Semaglutide25$35K
Insulin Lispro11$34K
Dapaglifloz Propaned/Metformin33$33K
Insulin Degludec37$26K

Prescribing Profile

185

Unique Drugs

$506K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$741K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.32

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