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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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Michael WheatleyMD

Family Practice · Wise, VA 24293

NPI: 1295706299

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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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18,317

Total Claims

$2.1M

Drug Cost

639

Beneficiaries

$3,274

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

+23%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.2% vs 2.6% avg

+207%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,274 vs $1,068 avg

+61%

Brand preference vs peers

14.5% 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

3.2%

Opioid Rate

583

Opioid Claims

$24K

Opioid Cost

9.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 2,640 claims · $1.8M

Generic: 15,535 claims · $305K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin240$210K
Apixaban209$175K
Semaglutide124$158K
Tirzepatide88$117K
Sacubitril/Valsartan119$94K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol99$83K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog111$70K
Insulin Aspart37$67K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter76$58K
Mirabegron66$51K
Linaclotide58$50K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate81$47K
Insulin Degludec15$42K
Tiotropium Bromide41$38K
Sitagliptin Phosphate48$34K

Prescribing Profile

196

Unique Drugs

$695K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$290K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.35

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