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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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Alexander PoterminM.D.

Family Practice · Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

NPI: 1407842958

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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-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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25,139

Total Claims

$968K

Drug Cost

567

Beneficiaries

$1,708

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

-54%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.2% vs 2.6% avg

+60%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,708 vs $1,068 avg

-2%

Brand preference vs peers

8.8% 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

1.2%

Opioid Rate

296

Opioid Claims

$3,558

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 2,193 claims · $582K

Generic: 22,701 claims · $373K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban660$223K
Rivaroxaban200$69K
Sitagliptin Phosphate55$24K
Empagliflozin65$23K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog67$17K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol36$16K
Mirabegron39$15K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter27$15K
Sacubitril/Valsartan36$15K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase16$15K
Memantine Hcl511$13K
Levothyroxine Sodium1,255$13K
Atorvastatin Calcium1,184$13K
Quetiapine Fumarate934$12K
Bimatoprost44$11K

Prescribing Profile

205

Unique Drugs

$361K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

81

Avg Age

68%

Female

1.71

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