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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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Steven GraecaD.O.

Internal Medicine · Du Bois, PA 15801

NPI: 1295765030

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 90%

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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21,770

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

711

Beneficiaries

$1,807

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

-47%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.2% vs 2.2% avg

+28%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,807 vs $1,411 avg

+29%

Brand preference vs peers

13.7% 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 90% 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

1.2%

Opioid Rate

256

Opioid Claims

$5,893

Opioid Cost

13.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 2,969 claims · $915K

Generic: 18,682 claims · $364K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban824$266K
Dulaglutide32$44K
Sacubitril/Valsartan86$42K
Mirabegron156$39K
Empagliflozin114$38K
Sitagliptin Phosphate73$38K
Semaglutide38$37K
Rivaroxaban98$37K
Insulin Detemir92$36K
Insulin Aspart91$28K
Potassium Chloride570$23K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol46$19K
Linagliptin58$18K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol73$17K
Risperidone Microspheres13$16K

Prescribing Profile

201

Unique Drugs

$474K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$82K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

79

Avg Age

63%

Female

1.58

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