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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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Christopher McelroyM.D.

Internal Medicine · Evans, GA 30809

NPI: 1346343134

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

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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25,545

Total Claims

$3.7M

Drug Cost

1,512

Beneficiaries

$2,430

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

+13%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.5% vs 2.2% avg

+72%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,430 vs $1,411 avg

+55%

Brand preference vs peers

16.5% 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 86% 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

2.5%

Opioid Rate

647

Opioid Claims

$7,768

Opioid Cost

2.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 4,187 claims · $3.2M

Generic: 21,149 claims · $440K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide333$408K
Dulaglutide265$376K
Apixaban329$295K
Empagliflozin218$248K
Evolocumab180$158K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol146$154K
Semaglutide103$154K
Tirzepatide111$137K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter129$106K
Dapaglifloz Propaned/Metformin100$100K
Alirocumab98$73K
Sacubitril/Valsartan62$64K
Insulin Aspart65$63K
Sitagliptin Phosphate43$51K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl35$46K

Prescribing Profile

218

Unique Drugs

$922K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$1.1M

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.26

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