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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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Andrew GehaD.O.

Family Practice · Le Mars, IA 51031

NPI: 1427379627

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 83%

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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20,128

Total Claims

$1.9M

Drug Cost

629

Beneficiaries

$3,092

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

-14%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.2% vs 2.6% avg

+190%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,092 vs $1,068 avg

+76%

Brand preference vs peers

15.8% 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 83% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 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

2.2%

Opioid Rate

447

Opioid Claims

$19K

Opioid Cost

9.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 3,153 claims · $1.6M

Generic: 16,792 claims · $338K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban503$280K
Dulaglutide120$118K
Semaglutide100$108K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter122$92K
Empagliflozin151$92K
Linaclotide80$58K
Rivaroxaban78$55K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol118$52K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide46$44K
Tirzepatide27$36K
Insulin Degludec38$36K
Sitagliptin Phosphate32$33K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr66$32K
Exenatide Microspheres23$30K
Insulin Aspart52$30K

Prescribing Profile

205

Unique Drugs

$567K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$282K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

50%

Female

1.42

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