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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 ThomasMD

Family Practice · Lafayette, IN 47909

NPI: 1336108034

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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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71,567

Total Claims

$3.5M

Drug Cost

1,573

Beneficiaries

$2,239

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-59%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.1% vs 2.6% avg

+110%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,239 vs $1,068 avg

+48%

Brand preference vs peers

13.3% 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 93% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

1.1%

Opioid Rate

754

Opioid Claims

$13K

Opioid Cost

4.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 9,494 claims · $2.5M

Generic: 61,702 claims · $1.0M

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban2,558$604K
Dulaglutide198$147K
Rivaroxaban504$122K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog401$122K
Valbenazine Tosylate17$96K
Empagliflozin293$90K
Rifaximin53$88K
Mirabegron287$66K
Pimavanserin Tartrate26$59K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog175$55K
Linagliptin238$51K
Insulin Aspart149$47K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol169$43K
Memantine Hcl1,096$39K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog127$38K

Prescribing Profile

294

Unique Drugs

$976K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$220K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

79

Avg Age

63%

Female

2.24

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