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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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Michael Schlechter

Internal Medicine · Altoona, PA 16602

NPI: 1336115260

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 94%

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-prescriber

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20,126

Total Claims

$1.9M

Drug Cost

1,075

Beneficiaries

$1,784

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+81%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.1% vs 2.2% avg

+26%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,784 vs $1,411 avg

+4%

Brand preference vs peers

11.1% 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 94% 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

4.1%

Opioid Rate

817

Opioid Claims

$65K

Opioid Cost

14.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,212 claims · $1.5M

Generic: 17,785 claims · $406K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban305$245K
Empagliflozin171$203K
Semaglutide108$137K
Rivaroxaban122$114K
Dulaglutide58$65K
Mirabegron94$58K
Tirzepatide41$49K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol96$40K
Oxycodone Hcl24$33K
Evolocumab28$32K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog47$28K
Tiotropium Bromide47$24K
Denosumab15$23K
Linagliptin34$22K
Tiotropium Bromide30$21K

Prescribing Profile

206

Unique Drugs

$594K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$251K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.30

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