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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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Richard HendersonM.D.

Internal Medicine · Lubbock, TX 79424

NPI: 1427002336

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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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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28,216

Total Claims

$3.5M

Drug Cost

1,445

Beneficiaries

$2,403

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+126%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.1% vs 2.2% avg

+70%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,403 vs $1,411 avg

+23%

Brand preference vs peers

13.1% vs 10.6% 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

5.1%

Opioid Rate

1,425

Opioid Claims

$65K

Opioid Cost

12.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 3,659 claims · $2.9M

Generic: 24,342 claims · $536K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Teduglutide13$663K
Dulaglutide153$230K
Tirzepatide186$215K
Empagliflozin172$190K
Apixaban299$189K
Sitagliptin Phosphate124$102K
Mirabegron124$92K
Abaloparatide25$89K
Semaglutide85$82K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol58$62K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter80$59K
Evolocumab63$58K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog67$42K
Sacubitril/Valsartan27$29K
Rivaroxaban26$29K

Prescribing Profile

252

Unique Drugs

$641K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$526K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.30

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