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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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Scott KuykendallM.D.

Family Practice · Clarksville, AR 72830

NPI: 1316933575

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

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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21,944

Total Claims

$1.8M

Drug Cost

1,012

Beneficiaries

$1,783

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

+54%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.0% vs 2.6% avg

+67%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,783 vs $1,068 avg

+27%

Brand preference vs peers

11.4% 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 86% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 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

4.0%

Opioid Rate

870

Opioid Claims

$19K

Opioid Cost

1.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,498 claims · $1.4M

Generic: 19,328 claims · $374K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide129$140K
Apixaban169$138K
Empagliflozin157$132K
Dulaglutide94$97K
Insulin Degludec90$91K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter109$75K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol91$68K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate87$40K
Rivaroxaban47$35K
Tirzepatide31$34K
Denosumab18$31K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol42$30K
Sitagliptin Phosphate25$29K
Insulin Degludec33$23K
Insulin Lispro19$22K

Prescribing Profile

179

Unique Drugs

$412K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$271K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.13

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