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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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Ramon EspinosaM.D.

Internal Medicine · Sandwich, MA 02563

NPI: 1245287838

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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 long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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23,614

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

818

Beneficiaries

$1,761

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-41%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.3% vs 2.2% avg

+25%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,761 vs $1,411 avg

+50%

Brand preference vs peers

16.0% 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 85% 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

1.3%

Opioid Rate

310

Opioid Claims

$6,546

Opioid Cost

15.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 3,737 claims · $986K

Generic: 19,681 claims · $443K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban880$244K
Rivaroxaban290$77K
Dulaglutide106$45K
Risperidone Microspheres13$33K
Sitagliptin Phosphate90$29K
Pimavanserin Tartrate13$24K
Empagliflozin54$23K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate56$21K
Brexpiprazole30$19K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol46$18K
Patiromer Calcium Sorbitex38$16K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase29$15K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter29$15K
Mirabegron52$15K
Umeclidinium Bromide43$14K

Prescribing Profile

227

Unique Drugs

$393K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$45K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

82

Avg Age

69%

Female

2.08

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