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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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Russell UlrichDO

Family Practice · Piedmont, AL 36272

NPI: 1407850126

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 91%

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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27,520

Total Claims

$2.1M

Drug Cost

907

Beneficiaries

$2,335

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

+154%

Opioid rate vs peers

6.6% vs 2.6% avg

+119%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,335 vs $1,068 avg

+24%

Brand preference vs peers

11.2% 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 91% 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

6.6%

Opioid Rate

1,803

Opioid Claims

$45K

Opioid Cost

1.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 3,057 claims · $1.5M

Generic: 24,257 claims · $596K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban449$236K
Sitagliptin Phosphate151$111K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol73$92K
Empagliflozin97$79K
Dulaglutide79$78K
Semaglutide60$68K
Linaclotide77$51K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl54$45K
Tirzepatide40$44K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter60$40K
Insulin Aspart45$38K
Rivaroxaban37$37K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate82$37K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog56$34K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog22$33K

Prescribing Profile

232

Unique Drugs

$619K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$220K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

60%

Female

1.38

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