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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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Nehme AlkarraMD

Internal Medicine · Dickinson, TX 77539

NPI: 1386636025

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 85%

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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35,812

Total Claims

$2.9M

Drug Cost

1,307

Beneficiaries

$2,182

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

-53%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.0% vs 2.2% avg

+55%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,182 vs $1,411 avg

+48%

Brand preference vs peers

15.8% 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 85% 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

1.0%

Opioid Rate

374

Opioid Claims

$7,634

Opioid Cost

4.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 5,631 claims · $2.0M

Generic: 30,090 claims · $834K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban841$303K
Rivaroxaban253$112K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol129$104K
Dulaglutide70$98K
Semaglutide76$95K
Mirabegron295$94K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter80$82K
Rifaximin46$58K
Pimavanserin Tartrate25$58K
Empagliflozin96$51K
Memantine Hcl818$47K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase15$46K
Insulin Degludec48$42K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase27$39K
Sitagliptin Phosphate89$38K

Prescribing Profile

263

Unique Drugs

$632K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$193K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

62%

Female

2.16

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