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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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James KozarekMD

Family Practice · Edinburgh, IN 46124

NPI: 1235216763

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 85%

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

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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18,099

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

763

Beneficiaries

$2,237

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+287%

Opioid rate vs peers

10.0% vs 2.6% avg

+110%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,237 vs $1,068 avg

+26%

Brand preference vs peers

11.4% 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 85% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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Opioid rate is 287% above Family Practice peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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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

10.0%

Opioid Rate

1,808

Opioid Claims

$46K

Opioid Cost

1.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,039 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 15,878 claims · $403K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban92$93K
Semaglutide69$92K
Dulaglutide76$88K
Empagliflozin59$85K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase25$71K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog83$65K
Tiotropium Bromide81$60K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter60$48K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr75$42K
Cariprazine Hcl24$36K
Sitagliptin Phosphate17$29K
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen1,077$29K
Tirzepatide25$28K
Rivaroxaban23$26K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol37$22K

Prescribing Profile

175

Unique Drugs

$244K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$207K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.91

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