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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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Claude OsulaM.D.

Internal Medicine · Jasper, AL 35501

NPI: 1235137688

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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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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27,875

Total Claims

$2.9M

Drug Cost

976

Beneficiaries

$2,986

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

+129%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.1% vs 2.2% avg

+112%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,986 vs $1,411 avg

+13%

Brand preference vs peers

12.0% 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

5.1%

Opioid Rate

1,428

Opioid Claims

$21K

Opioid Cost

0.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 3,328 claims · $2.3M

Generic: 24,339 claims · $630K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide254$324K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol300$304K
Apixaban273$257K
Empagliflozin244$227K
Dulaglutide105$132K
Rivaroxaban138$121K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter89$71K
Sacubitril/Valsartan78$69K
Insulin Degludec95$57K
Tirzepatide46$50K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr86$45K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol77$45K
Mirabegron49$40K
Liraglutide19$33K
Sitagliptin Phosphate28$30K

Prescribing Profile

203

Unique Drugs

$1.0M

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$539K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.53

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