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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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Brian AtwoodM.D.

Family Practice · Olney, IL 62450

NPI: 1235182809

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

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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25,153

Total Claims

$2.1M

Drug Cost

1,011

Beneficiaries

$2,115

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+27%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.3% vs 2.6% avg

+98%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,115 vs $1,068 avg

+37%

Brand preference vs peers

12.3% 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 86% 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

3.3%

Opioid Rate

825

Opioid Claims

$29K

Opioid Cost

6.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 3,084 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 21,921 claims · $405K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban424$247K
Dulaglutide141$156K
Empagliflozin148$132K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol96$98K
Sitagliptin Phosphate71$83K
Semaglutide71$76K
Rivaroxaban73$70K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog92$59K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase11$54K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter55$43K
Mirabegron128$39K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr61$35K
Brexpiprazole35$34K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol71$34K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate52$32K

Prescribing Profile

214

Unique Drugs

$645K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$248K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

52%

Female

1.09

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