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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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Faisal BukhariMD SC

Internal Medicine · Sullivan, IL 61951

NPI: 1376545509

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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-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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24,137

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

559

Beneficiaries

$2,980

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+39%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.1% vs 2.2% avg

+111%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,980 vs $1,411 avg

+26%

Brand preference vs peers

13.4% 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 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

3.1%

Opioid Rate

751

Opioid Claims

$11K

Opioid Cost

1.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 3,208 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 20,797 claims · $585K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban352$133K
Rivaroxaban300$97K
Sitagliptin Phosphate102$64K
Empagliflozin115$55K
Mirabegron91$52K
Dulaglutide47$36K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate55$33K
Sacubitril/Valsartan109$32K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog142$32K
Insulin Aspart103$31K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog144$30K
Divalproex Sodium286$30K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol40$28K
Potassium Chloride438$27K
Semaglutide25$26K

Prescribing Profile

200

Unique Drugs

$449K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$77K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

61%

Female

1.94

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