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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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Shamsad BegumMD

Internal Medicine · West Palm Beach, FL 33409

NPI: 1386629673

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 91%

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

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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25,367

Total Claims

$2.2M

Drug Cost

818

Beneficiaries

$2,720

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+224%

Opioid rate vs peers

7.2% vs 2.2% avg

+93%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,720 vs $1,411 avg

+30%

Brand preference vs peers

13.8% 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 91% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 18 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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Opioid rate is 224% above Internal Medicine peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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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

7.2%

Opioid Rate

1,839

Opioid Claims

$72K

Opioid Cost

16.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 3,492 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 21,773 claims · $563K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban568$219K
Dulaglutide140$160K
Deutetrabenazine11$125K
Rivaroxaban257$101K
Semaglutide55$55K
Empagliflozin34$49K
Linaclotide59$45K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase42$38K
Sacubitril/Valsartan71$36K
Insulin Lispro38$35K
Tirzepatide26$34K
Icosapent Ethyl62$31K
Rifaximin23$28K
Sitagliptin Phosphate48$27K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate58$26K

Prescribing Profile

238

Unique Drugs

$473K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$249K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

57%

Female

2.46

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