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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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Steven LiebowitzM.D.

Internal Medicine · Raleigh, NC 27612

NPI: 1386646453

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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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21,305

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

830

Beneficiaries

$2,033

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

-9%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.0% vs 2.2% avg

+44%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,033 vs $1,411 avg

+55%

Brand preference vs peers

16.5% 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

2.0%

Opioid Rate

434

Opioid Claims

$23K

Opioid Cost

9.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 3,487 claims · $1.4M

Generic: 17,609 claims · $322K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban696$285K
Empagliflozin213$178K
Dulaglutide129$140K
Rivaroxaban119$75K
Mirabegron176$57K
Sitagliptin Phosphate49$23K
Evolocumab38$23K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog49$22K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol26$17K
Semaglutide11$17K
Sacubitril/Valsartan13$15K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter23$15K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr31$15K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol37$15K
Vibegron39$15K

Prescribing Profile

215

Unique Drugs

$604K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$169K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.42

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