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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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Thomas NolenM.D.

Family Practice · Columbiana, AL 35051

NPI: 1306858287

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 92%

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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18,901

Total Claims

$1.9M

Drug Cost

916

Beneficiaries

$2,036

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+81%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.7% vs 2.6% avg

+91%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,036 vs $1,068 avg

+38%

Brand preference vs peers

12.5% vs 9.0% 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 92% 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

4.7%

Opioid Rate

882

Opioid Claims

$15K

Opioid Cost

1.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 2,338 claims · $1.5M

Generic: 16,430 claims · $396K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin199$177K
Immun Glob G(Igg)/Gly/Iga 0-5013$116K
Semaglutide101$112K
Sitagliptin Phosphate91$91K
Apixaban98$81K
Tirzepatide72$79K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol68$72K
Linaclotide81$69K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter73$53K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog76$47K
Rivaroxaban51$45K
Dulaglutide31$33K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide34$31K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr43$24K
Insulin Degludec20$20K

Prescribing Profile

203

Unique Drugs

$473K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$235K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

52%

Female

1.30

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