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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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Bretley SitzmanM.D.

Anesthesiology · Hattiesburg, MS 39402

NPI: 1295845311

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 94%

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

95th percentile opioid prescribingHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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4,964

Total Claims

$346K

Drug Cost

346

Beneficiaries

$1,000

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate (national percentile)+10
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 3,186 Anesthesiology providers

+63%

Opioid rate vs peers

56.5% vs 34.8% avg

+137%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,000 vs $422 avg

+3%

Brand preference vs peers

4.9% vs 4.7% 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 94% 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

56.5%

Opioid Rate

2,807

Opioid Claims

$261K

Opioid Cost

38.5%

Long-Acting Rate

This provider's opioid prescribing rate of 56.5% is above the 20% threshold that CMS considers elevated.

Brand vs Generic

95% generic

Brand: 243 claims · $191K

Generic: 4,721 claims · $155K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Oxycodone Myristate97$113K
Fentanyl390$54K
Oxycodone Hcl15$21K
Morphine Sulfate507$18K
Linaclotide26$16K
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen667$14K
Hydrocodone Bitartrate13$13K
Oxycodone Hcl466$9,622
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen330$9,352
Gabapentin475$9,302
Celecoxib78$5,360
Tizanidine Hcl233$3,676
Tramadol Hcl32$3,177
Pregabalin147$2,760
Duloxetine Hcl134$2,648

Prescribing Profile

38

Unique Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

55%

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