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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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Kenny SmithM.D.

Internal Medicine · Gadsden, AL 35901

NPI: 1295736460

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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-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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24,183

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

480

Beneficiaries

$3,172

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+350%

Opioid rate vs peers

10.1% vs 2.2% avg

+125%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,172 vs $1,411 avg

+19%

Brand preference vs peers

12.7% 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 93% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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Opioid rate is 350% above Internal Medicine peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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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

10.1%

Opioid Rate

2,435

Opioid Claims

$104K

Opioid Cost

13.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 3,051 claims · $960K

Generic: 21,064 claims · $559K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban659$190K
Valbenazine Tosylate21$94K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase12$46K
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen1,454$44K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog95$34K
Sitagliptin Phosphate71$33K
Rivaroxaban60$29K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate55$26K
Empagliflozin82$26K
Mirabegron102$25K
Fentanyl215$23K
Eslicarbazepine Acetate24$21K
Pantoprazole Sodium528$21K
Pregabalin27$21K
Insulin Aspart32$20K

Prescribing Profile

220

Unique Drugs

$333K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$27K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

65%

Female

1.98

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