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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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George CousinMD

Family Practice · New Iberia, LA 70560

NPI: 1275532186

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 92%

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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27,070

Total Claims

$2.5M

Drug Cost

1,099

Beneficiaries

$2,313

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-41%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.5% vs 2.6% avg

+117%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,313 vs $1,068 avg

+31%

Brand preference vs peers

11.8% 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 92% 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

1.5%

Opioid Rate

414

Opioid Claims

$7,021

Opioid Cost

8.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 3,175 claims · $2.1M

Generic: 23,703 claims · $475K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban258$210K
Dulaglutide111$158K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter163$153K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol110$121K
Tirzepatide65$95K
Semaglutide50$85K
Empagliflozin74$82K
Rivaroxaban99$69K
Linaclotide75$67K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog57$53K
Dapaglifloz Propaned/Metformin39$45K
Empagliflozin/Metformin Hcl36$45K
Sitagliptin Phosphate42$43K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl51$42K
Icosapent Ethyl54$42K

Prescribing Profile

234

Unique Drugs

$540K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$338K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

46%

Female

1.21

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