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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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Joseph PuenteM.D.

Family Practice · Sinton, TX 78387

NPI: 1356312730

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 83%

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

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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23,808

Total Claims

$2.1M

Drug Cost

930

Beneficiaries

$2,241

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+113%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.5% vs 2.6% avg

+110%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,241 vs $1,068 avg

+18%

Brand preference vs peers

10.6% 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 83% 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

5.5%

Opioid Rate

1,307

Opioid Claims

$21K

Opioid Cost

2.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,451 claims · $1.9M

Generic: 20,650 claims · $211K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide132$149K
Tirzepatide130$148K
Dulaglutide91$133K
Insulin Degludec86$105K
Apixaban113$100K
Adalimumab12$88K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog76$82K
Insulin Aspart72$75K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol47$58K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog63$54K
Sitagliptin Phosphate40$54K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate72$45K
Sacubitril/Valsartan39$40K
Insulin Aspart Prot/Insuln Asp23$38K
Semaglutide19$37K

Prescribing Profile

216

Unique Drugs

$378K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$498K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.73

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