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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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Nicholas LemmingMD

Family Practice · Seymour, IN 47274

NPI: 1427033562

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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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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22,264

Total Claims

$2.3M

Drug Cost

1,129

Beneficiaries

$2,045

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

+18%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.0% vs 2.6% avg

+91%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,045 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 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

3.0%

Opioid Rate

676

Opioid Claims

$13K

Opioid Cost

2.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 2,588 claims · $1.9M

Generic: 19,475 claims · $370K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban326$285K
Empagliflozin267$280K
Dulaglutide125$176K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter150$149K
Tirzepatide88$105K
Semaglutide85$100K
Rivaroxaban84$74K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol70$73K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog70$43K
Insulin Degludec18$37K
Mirabegron47$34K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate45$31K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog22$28K
Insulin Detemir11$26K
Sacubitril/Valsartan22$26K

Prescribing Profile

200

Unique Drugs

$796K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$401K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.18

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