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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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Christopher SearsMD

Internal Medicine · Tiffin, OH 44883

NPI: 1427095926

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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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27,141

Total Claims

$1.6M

Drug Cost

960

Beneficiaries

$1,665

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

-40%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.3% vs 2.2% avg

+18%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,665 vs $1,411 avg

-12%

Brand preference vs peers

9.4% 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

1.3%

Opioid Rate

364

Opioid Claims

$34K

Opioid Cost

12.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 2,520 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 24,419 claims · $494K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban419$166K
Sitagliptin Phosphate170$124K
Rivaroxaban198$85K
Dulaglutide43$75K
Pimavanserin Tartrate19$43K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog84$40K
Mirabegron169$34K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate59$32K
Semaglutide17$25K
Oxycodone Hcl13$25K
Insulin Aspart31$24K
Insulin Degludec20$19K
Lurasidone Hcl80$18K
Chlorpromazine Hcl211$18K
Tiotropium Bromide12$18K

Prescribing Profile

210

Unique Drugs

$414K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$100K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

58%

Female

1.34

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