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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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Luis MelendezM.D.

General Practice · Guayama, PR 00784

NPI: 1235382250

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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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19,124

Total Claims

$749K

Drug Cost

903

Beneficiaries

$830

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. 7,389 General Practice providers

-37%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.6% vs 2.5% avg

-26%

Cost per patient vs peers

$830 vs $1,128 avg

+1%

Brand preference vs peers

8.5% vs 8.4% 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 88% 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

1.6%

Opioid Rate

298

Opioid Claims

$2,906

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

92% generic

Brand: 1,604 claims · $513K

Generic: 17,365 claims · $233K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban103$74K
Rivaroxaban86$70K
Linagliptin56$44K
Levothyroxine Sodium471$39K
Sitagliptin Phosphate27$31K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog80$29K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl28$21K
Empagliflozin17$19K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol16$16K
Losartan Potassium722$13K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl14$12K
Ticagrelor25$11K
Dulaglutide16$11K
Semaglutide11$10K
Levothyroxine Sodium497$8,393

Prescribing Profile

178

Unique Drugs

$210K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$21K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

52%

Female

2.39

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