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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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Zane KnoerDO

Internal Medicine · Ludington, MI 49431

NPI: 1326155144

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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

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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18,800

Total Claims

$2.2M

Drug Cost

996

Beneficiaries

$2,251

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-44%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.3% vs 2.2% avg

+60%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,251 vs $1,411 avg

+28%

Brand preference vs peers

13.6% 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

1.3%

Opioid Rate

235

Opioid Claims

$3,172

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 2,541 claims · $1.8M

Generic: 16,136 claims · $437K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban351$367K
Dulaglutide125$205K
Rivaroxaban131$146K
Empagliflozin106$123K
Sitagliptin Phosphate87$104K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog123$101K
Semaglutide68$95K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter76$68K
Mirabegron39$41K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol47$40K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate66$39K
Insulin Aspart19$34K
Insulin Lispro35$33K
Linagliptin23$31K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr43$31K

Prescribing Profile

160

Unique Drugs

$774K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$333K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

50%

Female

1.24

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