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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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Clifton SalmonM.D.

Family Practice · Homer, LA 71040

NPI: 1346205507

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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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22,908

Total Claims

$1.9M

Drug Cost

682

Beneficiaries

$2,753

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

+50%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.9% vs 2.6% avg

+158%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,753 vs $1,068 avg

+17%

Brand preference vs peers

10.5% 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 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

3.9%

Opioid Rate

889

Opioid Claims

$43K

Opioid Cost

9.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 2,395 claims · $1.5M

Generic: 20,410 claims · $369K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide157$177K
Semaglutide108$123K
Apixaban162$122K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol74$68K
Mirabegron115$63K
Empagliflozin73$61K
Rivaroxaban75$53K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter68$51K
Linaclotide57$48K
Tirzepatide28$35K
Finerenone40$30K
Liraglutide19$29K
Sitagliptin Phosphate24$29K
Sacubitril/Valsartan38$27K
Semaglutide26$26K

Prescribing Profile

223

Unique Drugs

$365K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$390K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.34

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