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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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Kandarp PatelM.D.

Cardiology · Jackson, TN 38305

NPI: 1235195561

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 89%

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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45,073

Total Claims

$5.4M

Drug Cost

1,485

Beneficiaries

$3,615

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. 18,720 Cardiology providers

+137%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,615 vs $1,524 avg

+10%

Brand preference vs peers

15.0% vs 13.7% 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 89% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 18 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

1.5%

Opioid Rate

665

Opioid Claims

$12K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 6,722 claims · $4.5M

Generic: 38,205 claims · $892K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban798$675K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol748$599K
Semaglutide416$469K
Evolocumab413$373K
Empagliflozin333$300K
Dulaglutide185$235K
Rivaroxaban158$156K
Linaclotide142$119K
Tirzepatide82$98K
Sacubitril/Valsartan65$79K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter99$73K
Semaglutide45$70K
Evolocumab97$68K
Sitagliptin Phosphate65$67K
Ivabradine Hcl135$55K

Prescribing Profile

244

Unique Drugs

$1.9M

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$929K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.75

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