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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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Melinda AllenDO

Internal Medicine · Ponca City, OK 74601

NPI: 1396737888

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 90%

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

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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22,886

Total Claims

$2.2M

Drug Cost

759

Beneficiaries

$2,834

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+140%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.4% vs 2.2% avg

+101%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,834 vs $1,411 avg

+57%

Brand preference vs peers

16.7% 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 90% 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

5.4%

Opioid Rate

1,231

Opioid Claims

$73K

Opioid Cost

15.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

83% generic

Brand: 3,795 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 18,993 claims · $481K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide158$190K
Apixaban393$169K
Empagliflozin145$118K
Sitagliptin Phosphate181$102K
Dulaglutide80$100K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol140$95K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter100$73K
Insulin Degludec/Liraglutide66$72K
Tirzepatide50$62K
Rivaroxaban81$56K
Semaglutide37$43K
Brexpiprazole23$36K
Oxycodone Hcl62$32K
Insulin Detemir38$29K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol31$24K

Prescribing Profile

235

Unique Drugs

$557K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$395K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

64%

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