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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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Kyle OstromM.D.

Internal Medicine · Washington, MO 63090

NPI: 1376746743

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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-prescriber

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18,807

Total Claims

$2.9M

Drug Cost

1,122

Beneficiaries

$2,604

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+146%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.5% vs 2.2% avg

+85%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,604 vs $1,411 avg

+52%

Brand preference vs peers

16.1% 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 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

5.5%

Opioid Rate

1,034

Opioid Claims

$27K

Opioid Cost

6.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 3,003 claims · $2.5M

Generic: 15,605 claims · $411K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide283$390K
Tirzepatide238$284K
Empagliflozin164$194K
Apixaban186$185K
Dulaglutide104$177K
Rivaroxaban100$123K
Etanercept13$100K
Etanercept12$92K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter105$88K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol78$74K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog123$70K
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf180$58K
Liraglutide27$45K
Semaglutide16$44K
Insulin Degludec38$43K

Prescribing Profile

197

Unique Drugs

$792K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$940K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

52%

Female

1.60

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