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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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Mark LafuriaMD

Internal Medicine · Lake Charles, LA 70601

NPI: 1427181908

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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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23,727

Total Claims

$1.8M

Drug Cost

674

Beneficiaries

$2,597

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-44%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.3% vs 2.2% avg

+84%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,597 vs $1,411 avg

+22%

Brand preference vs peers

13.0% 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 88% 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

297

Opioid Claims

$7,323

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 3,063 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 20,513 claims · $455K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban530$206K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol274$137K
Empagliflozin212$119K
Sitagliptin Phosphate178$75K
Semaglutide60$63K
Dulaglutide45$51K
Linaclotide79$47K
Semaglutide17$47K
Rivaroxaban79$37K
Mirabegron108$34K
Tirzepatide28$31K
Paliperidone Palmitate12$29K
Insulin Aspart55$27K
Insulin Degludec17$24K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog73$22K

Prescribing Profile

211

Unique Drugs

$623K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$191K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

61%

Female

1.55

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