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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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David BurasMD

Internal Medicine · Bryan, TX 77802

NPI: 1245301373

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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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19,749

Total Claims

$2.8M

Drug Cost

1,010

Beneficiaries

$2,782

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

+38%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.1% vs 2.2% avg

+97%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,782 vs $1,411 avg

+46%

Brand preference vs peers

15.5% 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 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

3.1%

Opioid Rate

610

Opioid Claims

$9,538

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 3,028 claims · $2.4M

Generic: 16,539 claims · $362K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide403$529K
Tirzepatide215$267K
Dulaglutide178$211K
Empagliflozin196$188K
Apixaban193$180K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol116$114K
Icosapent Ethyl155$85K
Glatiramer Acetate11$69K
Rivaroxaban40$47K
Insulin Degludec40$46K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog47$46K
Icosapent Ethyl88$44K
Liraglutide23$39K
Mirabegron45$34K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog26$31K

Prescribing Profile

188

Unique Drugs

$556K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$1.1M

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.00

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