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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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Thomas SmallwoodM.D.,CMD

Internal Medicine · Toledo, OH 43615

NPI: 1386644938

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 87%

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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24,524

Total Claims

$2.2M

Drug Cost

642

Beneficiaries

$3,458

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

+91%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.3% vs 2.2% avg

+145%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,458 vs $1,411 avg

+53%

Brand preference vs peers

16.2% 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 87% 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

4.3%

Opioid Rate

1,051

Opioid Claims

$71K

Opioid Cost

13.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 3,947 claims · $1.6M

Generic: 20,397 claims · $599K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban749$274K
Deutetrabenazine63$187K
Sitagliptin Phosphate177$90K
Empagliflozin124$77K
Rivaroxaban208$70K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog139$43K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate101$43K
Oxycodone Hcl88$43K
Paliperidone52$39K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol91$39K
Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam16$36K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog86$35K
Dulaglutide28$34K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine48$32K
Semaglutide25$28K

Prescribing Profile

235

Unique Drugs

$602K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$91K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

53%

Female

2.12

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