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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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Dee RoachM.D.

Family Practice · Colorado City, TX 79512

NPI: 1275542854

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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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22,271

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

800

Beneficiaries

$1,914

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

+53%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.9% vs 2.6% avg

+79%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,914 vs $1,068 avg

+15%

Brand preference vs peers

10.3% 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 93% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

3.9%

Opioid Rate

879

Opioid Claims

$19K

Opioid Cost

2.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 2,290 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 19,910 claims · $317K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide254$284K
Empagliflozin187$124K
Etanercept16$95K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol108$85K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter118$83K
Apixaban131$73K
Sitagliptin Phosphate77$48K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog73$44K
Dulaglutide28$37K
Rivaroxaban40$36K
Insulin Degludec31$26K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol57$24K
Insulin Degludec27$19K
Gabapentin877$15K
Tirzepatide13$14K

Prescribing Profile

201

Unique Drugs

$470K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$335K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.07

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