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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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Alfredo FarinasMD

Internal Medicine · Gainesville, FL 32610

NPI: 1396795662

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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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17,973

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

729

Beneficiaries

$1,430

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

+48%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.3% vs 2.2% avg

+1%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,430 vs $1,411 avg

+20%

Brand preference vs peers

12.8% 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

3.3%

Opioid Rate

594

Opioid Claims

$12K

Opioid Cost

9.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,280 claims · $659K

Generic: 15,554 claims · $378K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban728$235K
Pimavanserin Tartrate31$62K
Rivaroxaban141$45K
Mirabegron87$30K
Semaglutide20$20K
Sitagliptin Phosphate40$15K
Duloxetine Hcl240$15K
Sacubitril/Valsartan42$15K
Insulin Detemir42$14K
Insulin Aspart68$13K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine19$13K
Atorvastatin Calcium850$12K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog94$12K
Linagliptin44$11K
Collagenase Clostridium Hist.24$11K

Prescribing Profile

185

Unique Drugs

$345K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$20K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

81

Avg Age

62%

Female

2.80

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