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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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John DixonMD

Internal Medicine · Saraland, AL 36571

NPI: 1316040413

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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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36,684

Total Claims

$3.9M

Drug Cost

1,309

Beneficiaries

$2,979

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

+75%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.9% vs 2.2% avg

+111%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,979 vs $1,411 avg

+73%

Brand preference vs peers

18.3% 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 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

3.9%

Opioid Rate

1,434

Opioid Claims

$69K

Opioid Cost

8.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

82% generic

Brand: 6,703 claims · $3.1M

Generic: 29,831 claims · $796K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban728$293K
Valbenazine Tosylate63$238K
Sitagliptin Phosphate364$219K
Tirzepatide157$171K
Dulaglutide147$145K
Semaglutide131$137K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog331$125K
Deutetrabenazine55$107K
Linaclotide184$106K
Rifaximin52$85K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog102$76K
Rivaroxaban185$74K
Mirabegron200$57K
Sacubitril/Valsartan94$54K
Empagliflozin84$54K

Prescribing Profile

271

Unique Drugs

$802K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$453K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

56%

Female

2.04

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