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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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Edward CarlosMD

Internal Medicine · Mobile, AL 36608

NPI: 1346248358

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 87%

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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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28,675

Total Claims

$4.3M

Drug Cost

1,380

Beneficiaries

$3,116

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+157%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.7% vs 2.2% avg

+121%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,116 vs $1,411 avg

+34%

Brand preference vs peers

14.2% 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 87% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 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

5.7%

Opioid Rate

1,648

Opioid Claims

$17K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 4,058 claims · $3.7M

Generic: 24,447 claims · $610K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide373$503K
Sitagliptin Phosphate373$433K
Empagliflozin255$363K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol157$223K
Dulaglutide106$174K
Insulin Degludec140$165K
Apixaban109$122K
Tirzepatide96$108K
Rivaroxaban103$91K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol120$88K
Insulin Lispro81$87K
Linagliptin69$84K
Mirabegron68$67K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog34$64K
Plecanatide43$62K

Prescribing Profile

175

Unique Drugs

$1.3M

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$865K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.50

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