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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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Patrick SheetsM.D.

Family Practice · Rensselaer, IN 47978

NPI: 1396704268

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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

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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32,605

Total Claims

$2.7M

Drug Cost

901

Beneficiaries

$2,970

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+87%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.8% vs 2.6% avg

+178%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,970 vs $1,068 avg

+30%

Brand preference vs peers

11.7% vs 9.0% 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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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

4.8%

Opioid Rate

1,571

Opioid Claims

$77K

Opioid Cost

9.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 3,789 claims · $1.8M

Generic: 28,591 claims · $838K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban568$230K
Everolimus12$140K
Dulaglutide129$139K
Interferon Beta-1a13$113K
Rivaroxaban195$97K
Sitagliptin Phosphate90$72K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase63$54K
Mirabegron148$49K
Paliperidone Palmitate13$46K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine78$45K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog111$44K
Empagliflozin47$44K
Semaglutide37$43K
Insulin Aspart78$40K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog135$37K

Prescribing Profile

251

Unique Drugs

$536K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$218K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

52%

Female

1.49

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