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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 NashM.D.

Family Practice · Nashville, GA 31639

NPI: 1235172628

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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18,765

Total Claims

$1.8M

Drug Cost

484

Beneficiaries

$3,681

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+60%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.1% vs 2.6% avg

+245%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,681 vs $1,068 avg

+61%

Brand preference vs peers

14.5% vs 9.0% 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 93% 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

4.1%

Opioid Rate

772

Opioid Claims

$116K

Opioid Cost

5.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 2,704 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 15,930 claims · $468K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban250$153K
Mirabegron194$100K
Sitagliptin Phosphate116$90K
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen13$90K
Empagliflozin105$84K
Tirzepatide70$77K
Linagliptin129$74K
Semaglutide64$67K
Apremilast15$47K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl30$40K
Insulin Detemir179$30K
Semaglutide20$30K
Brexpiprazole31$25K
Rivaroxaban44$25K
Evolocumab30$22K

Prescribing Profile

207

Unique Drugs

$379K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$192K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.44

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