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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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Ramzi GhosnM.D.

Family Practice · Dawsonville, GA 30534

NPI: 1407943301

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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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24,305

Total Claims

$2.1M

Drug Cost

991

Beneficiaries

$2,126

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

+6%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.7% vs 2.6% avg

+99%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,126 vs $1,068 avg

+40%

Brand preference vs peers

12.6% 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 93% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

2.7%

Opioid Rate

665

Opioid Claims

$18K

Opioid Cost

3.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 3,033 claims · $1.6M

Generic: 21,128 claims · $471K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban301$189K
Semaglutide130$138K
Alpha-1-Proteinase Inhibitor11$101K
Dulaglutide48$79K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol76$64K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter72$63K
Tirzepatide31$58K
Empagliflozin65$57K
Rivaroxaban78$50K
Mirabegron98$45K
Sitagliptin Phosphate69$41K
Evolocumab43$38K
Insulin Aspart43$25K
Linaclotide33$21K
Sacubitril/Valsartan26$19K

Prescribing Profile

236

Unique Drugs

$446K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$274K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.62

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