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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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Manuel RiveraM.D.

General Practice · Caguas, PR 00725

NPI: 1386616258

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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-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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20,922

Total Claims

$641K

Drug Cost

555

Beneficiaries

$1,155

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. 7,389 General Practice providers

-87%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.3% vs 2.5% avg

+2%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,155 vs $1,128 avg

-34%

Brand preference vs peers

5.6% vs 8.4% 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

0.3%

Opioid Rate

67

Opioid Claims

$1,143

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

94% generic

Brand: 1,153 claims · $394K

Generic: 19,610 claims · $241K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban151$85K
Rivaroxaban99$53K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog102$43K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl49$28K
Sitagliptin Phosphate44$28K
Insulin Lispro72$27K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol30$16K
Rivastigmine97$15K
Levothyroxine Sodium1,062$15K
Atorvastatin Calcium1,697$14K
Memantine Hcl97$9,439
Insulin Nph Hum/Reg Insulin Hm39$8,681
Empagliflozin16$8,565
Memantine Hcl556$8,379
Linagliptin12$8,308

Prescribing Profile

151

Unique Drugs

$191K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

60%

Female

3.06

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