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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 RossonM.D.

Internal Medicine · Harrison, AR 72601

NPI: 1396163499

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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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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23,051

Total Claims

$2.0M

Drug Cost

951

Beneficiaries

$2,053

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

+87%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.2% vs 2.2% avg

+45%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,053 vs $1,411 avg

+26%

Brand preference vs peers

13.4% 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 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

4.2%

Opioid Rate

966

Opioid Claims

$26K

Opioid Cost

11.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 3,071 claims · $1.6M

Generic: 19,850 claims · $376K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban304$162K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter142$117K
Tirzepatide82$99K
Adalimumab11$82K
Rivaroxaban140$81K
Empagliflozin89$65K
Insulin Degludec30$61K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog87$61K
Mirabegron120$47K
Sacubitril/Valsartan58$46K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate80$43K
Sitagliptin Phosphate74$43K
Semaglutide41$41K
Insulin Aspart78$38K
Linaclotide45$33K

Prescribing Profile

204

Unique Drugs

$460K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$171K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

62%

Female

1.53

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