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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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Jason BartonDO

Family Practice · Parkersburg, WV 26101

NPI: 1407859218

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 92%

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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18,788

Total Claims

$1.9M

Drug Cost

786

Beneficiaries

$2,362

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

-43%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.5% vs 2.6% avg

+121%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,362 vs $1,068 avg

+30%

Brand preference vs peers

11.7% 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 92% 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

1.5%

Opioid Rate

274

Opioid Claims

$3,617

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 2,188 claims · $1.6M

Generic: 16,523 claims · $289K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin168$201K
Apixaban171$184K
Dulaglutide90$140K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol76$83K
Tirzepatide66$77K
Semaglutide57$71K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate115$63K
Semaglutide45$61K
Rivaroxaban55$52K
Sitagliptin Phosphate28$43K
Linagliptin53$42K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter35$39K
Sacubitril/Valsartan39$37K
Mirabegron50$36K
Insulin Degludec19$28K

Prescribing Profile

190

Unique Drugs

$607K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$350K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

43%

Female

1.19

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