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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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Stephen BrowneM.D.

Internal Medicine · Northport, AL 35476

NPI: 1306808845

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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

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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19,143

Total Claims

$2.2M

Drug Cost

840

Beneficiaries

$2,564

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

+176%

Opioid rate vs peers

6.2% vs 2.2% avg

+82%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,564 vs $1,411 avg

+27%

Brand preference vs peers

13.4% 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 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

6.2%

Opioid Rate

1,183

Opioid Claims

$99K

Opioid Cost

13.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,568 claims · $1.8M

Generic: 16,527 claims · $399K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide134$155K
Apixaban173$142K
Dulaglutide100$131K
Sitagliptin Phosphate118$112K
Tirzepatide70$97K
Empagliflozin80$95K
Rivaroxaban67$75K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter82$65K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol51$63K
Semaglutide38$62K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl55$61K
Dapaglifloz Propaned/Metformin42$48K
Sacubitril/Valsartan45$46K
Mirabegron40$43K
Oxycodone Myristate44$40K

Prescribing Profile

205

Unique Drugs

$533K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$444K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.18

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