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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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Bismarck Amoah-AprakuM.D.

Internal Medicine · Orangeburg, SC 29115

NPI: 1396761912

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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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23,043

Total Claims

$2.1M

Drug Cost

848

Beneficiaries

$2,459

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

+40%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.1% vs 2.2% avg

+74%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,459 vs $1,411 avg

+8%

Brand preference vs peers

11.4% 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 93% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

3.1%

Opioid Rate

724

Opioid Claims

$25K

Opioid Cost

1.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,602 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 20,138 claims · $412K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Sitagliptin Phosphate125$142K
Apixaban154$126K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter119$106K
Dulaglutide68$106K
Insulin Detemir109$83K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog81$69K
Semaglutide42$66K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol109$62K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate89$61K
Mirabegron92$53K
Rivaroxaban76$52K
Linagliptin26$37K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog35$33K
Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam14$32K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol75$32K

Prescribing Profile

198

Unique Drugs

$391K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$205K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

60%

Female

1.81

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