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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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Kinjal PatelM.D.

Internal Medicine · Brockton, MA 02301

NPI: 1306134978

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 89%

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-prescriber

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19,629

Total Claims

$2.5M

Drug Cost

1,183

Beneficiaries

$2,149

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+19%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.7% vs 2.2% avg

+52%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,149 vs $1,411 avg

+37%

Brand preference vs peers

14.6% 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 89% 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

2.7%

Opioid Rate

524

Opioid Claims

$7,371

Opioid Cost

4.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 2,839 claims · $2.1M

Generic: 16,622 claims · $391K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide311$548K
Semaglutide239$292K
Empagliflozin147$236K
Apixaban127$138K
Tirzepatide114$137K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog96$74K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate149$72K
Sitagliptin Phosphate45$59K
Semaglutide27$47K
Rivaroxaban44$45K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol51$34K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol68$31K
Atorvastatin Calcium1,236$27K
Insulin Aspart36$27K
Tiotropium Bromide28$24K

Prescribing Profile

180

Unique Drugs

$521K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$1.0M

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

49%

Female

1.27

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