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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 SchmidtDO

Family Practice · Philadelphia, PA 19138

NPI: 1396770517

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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

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

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24,251

Total Claims

$2.6M

Drug Cost

1,003

Beneficiaries

$2,630

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-12%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.3% vs 2.6% avg

+146%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,630 vs $1,068 avg

+59%

Brand preference vs peers

14.3% 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 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

2.3%

Opioid Rate

549

Opioid Claims

$16K

Opioid Cost

2.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 3,422 claims · $2.1M

Generic: 20,523 claims · $483K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide246$341K
Apixaban234$249K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter160$121K
Empagliflozin113$108K
Linaclotide146$106K
Sitagliptin Phosphate78$103K
Rivaroxaban98$98K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol84$80K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog169$69K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate144$68K
Mirabegron80$50K
Insulin Aspart47$47K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol91$46K
Semaglutide46$46K
Albuterol Sulfate713$38K

Prescribing Profile

220

Unique Drugs

$707K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$402K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

62%

Female

1.57

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