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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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Edward BurkeM.D.

Internal Medicine · Fredericktown, MO 63645

NPI: 1306885157

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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-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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29,414

Total Claims

$3.0M

Drug Cost

744

Beneficiaries

$3,998

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+99%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.5% vs 2.2% avg

+183%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,998 vs $1,411 avg

+58%

Brand preference vs peers

16.8% 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

4.5%

Opioid Rate

1,312

Opioid Claims

$58K

Opioid Cost

6.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

83% generic

Brand: 4,906 claims · $2.4M

Generic: 24,261 claims · $545K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Paliperidone Palmitate99$351K
Apixaban621$199K
Deutetrabenazine13$182K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter229$160K
Empagliflozin285$102K
Valbenazine Tosylate25$95K
Semaglutide83$92K
Mirabegron323$83K
Rivaroxaban238$70K
Aripiprazole20$57K
Dulaglutide44$48K
Icosapent Ethyl152$42K
Sitagliptin Phosphate97$40K
Insulin Detemir96$40K
Insulin Detemir116$35K

Prescribing Profile

258

Unique Drugs

$493K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$158K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.70

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