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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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Paul KalogerouMD

Internal Medicine · Van Wert, OH 45891

NPI: 1376535914

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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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26,258

Total Claims

$3.1M

Drug Cost

903

Beneficiaries

$3,470

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

-67%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.7% vs 2.2% avg

+146%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,470 vs $1,411 avg

+42%

Brand preference vs peers

15.1% 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 93% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

0.7%

Opioid Rate

194

Opioid Claims

$5,788

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 3,905 claims · $2.5M

Generic: 22,037 claims · $594K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide172$233K
Empagliflozin255$219K
Apixaban432$208K
Iloperidone52$127K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog179$90K
Deutetrabenazine18$87K
Dupilumab24$84K
Paliperidone Palmitate28$80K
Sitagliptin Phosphate128$80K
Risperidone Microspheres28$68K
Linaclotide107$62K
Insulin Aspart93$62K
Exenatide Microspheres56$54K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol56$50K
Rivaroxaban103$45K

Prescribing Profile

236

Unique Drugs

$702K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$295K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.53

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