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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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Steven WeaverMD

Internal Medicine · Canton, OH 44718

NPI: 1356318604

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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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23,423

Total Claims

$1.8M

Drug Cost

811

Beneficiaries

$2,210

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

+17%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.6% vs 2.2% avg

+57%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,210 vs $1,411 avg

-3%

Brand preference vs peers

10.4% 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 88% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 18 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

2.6%

Opioid Rate

614

Opioid Claims

$13K

Opioid Cost

7.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 2,413 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 20,892 claims · $460K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban416$308K
Dulaglutide77$108K
Sitagliptin Phosphate146$90K
Empagliflozin100$86K
Semaglutide56$61K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate83$55K
Rivaroxaban53$44K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase22$40K
Mirabegron71$36K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter34$34K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog78$32K
Tirzepatide26$31K
Linagliptin40$30K
Tiotropium Bromide31$24K
Insulin Degludec22$22K

Prescribing Profile

216

Unique Drugs

$546K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$218K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.39

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