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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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Brian MeekerD.O.

Family Practice · Vinton, IA 52349

NPI: 1326023391

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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20,390

Total Claims

$1.6M

Drug Cost

739

Beneficiaries

$2,171

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+75%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.5% vs 2.6% avg

+103%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,171 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 88% 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

919

Opioid Claims

$42K

Opioid Cost

19.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 2,513 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 17,671 claims · $340K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban255$154K
Semaglutide111$138K
Empagliflozin91$92K
Dulaglutide42$50K
Rivaroxaban82$49K
Mirabegron100$45K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol61$45K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog74$42K
Semaglutide34$39K
Insulin Degludec108$39K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol77$36K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter48$35K
Tiotropium Bromide38$32K
Sitagliptin Phosphate21$24K
Insulin Aspart45$24K

Prescribing Profile

196

Unique Drugs

$401K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$248K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

45%

Female

1.23

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