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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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Yu YaoM.D.

Internal Medicine · San Gabriel, CA 91776

NPI: 1356307821

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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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37,260

Total Claims

$3.5M

Drug Cost

1,844

Beneficiaries

$1,880

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

-84%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.3% vs 2.2% avg

+33%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,880 vs $1,411 avg

-9%

Brand preference vs peers

9.7% 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 84% 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

0.3%

Opioid Rate

130

Opioid Claims

$1,682

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 3,573 claims · $2.4M

Generic: 33,367 claims · $1.1M

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Lipase/Protease/Amylase282$416K
Sitagliptin Phosphate413$339K
Empagliflozin240$244K
Icosapent Ethyl326$211K
Denosumab113$182K
Apixaban168$120K
Icosapent Ethyl276$114K
Dexlansoprazole184$68K
Linagliptin86$65K
Cyclosporine109$60K
Atorvastatin Calcium2,832$58K
Linaclotide90$56K
Cyclosporine71$53K
Tenofovir Alafenamide30$51K
Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters354$40K

Prescribing Profile

218

Unique Drugs

$796K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.69

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