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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 HuberMD

Internal Medicine · Lufkin, TX 75904

NPI: 1235204918

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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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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19,175

Total Claims

$1.8M

Drug Cost

954

Beneficiaries

$1,936

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

+49%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.3% vs 2.2% avg

+37%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,936 vs $1,411 avg

+19%

Brand preference vs peers

12.7% 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 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

3.3%

Opioid Rate

640

Opioid Claims

$20K

Opioid Cost

10.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,420 claims · $1.5M

Generic: 16,634 claims · $379K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban298$214K
Dulaglutide151$207K
Semaglutide140$161K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter150$112K
Sitagliptin Phosphate88$69K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol73$66K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog67$57K
Mirabegron75$56K
Empagliflozin45$48K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate61$33K
Insulin Degludec37$31K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog24$27K
Rivaroxaban23$23K
Tirzepatide18$21K
Levothyroxine Sodium1,253$20K

Prescribing Profile

177

Unique Drugs

$428K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$389K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.38

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