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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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John LittonM.D.

Family Practice · Pennington Gap, VA 24277

NPI: 1417920984

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 94%

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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18,804

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

589

Beneficiaries

$2,932

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

+138%

Opioid rate vs peers

6.1% vs 2.6% avg

+175%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,932 vs $1,068 avg

+23%

Brand preference vs peers

11.0% 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 94% 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

6.1%

Opioid Rate

1,156

Opioid Claims

$93K

Opioid Cost

4.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,063 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 16,614 claims · $497K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban232$215K
Tirzepatide100$120K
Dulaglutide100$106K
Semaglutide80$99K
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen13$57K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog87$49K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate80$46K
Insulin Degludec28$28K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter29$24K
Rivaroxaban34$22K
Fluticasone Propionate39$21K
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf103$21K
Insulin Regular, Human16$21K
Insulin Lispro27$19K
Tiotropium Bromide26$19K

Prescribing Profile

169

Unique Drugs

$302K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$338K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

48%

Female

1.35

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