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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 ThomasDO

Hospitalist · Mason, OH 45040

NPI: 1427579283

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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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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23,793

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

1,014

Beneficiaries

$1,471

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. 16,767 Hospitalist providers

-76%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.7% vs 3.0% avg

+244%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,471 vs $427 avg

+108%

Brand preference vs peers

10.9% vs 5.2% 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

0.7%

Opioid Rate

171

Opioid Claims

$2,222

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,580 claims · $981K

Generic: 21,107 claims · $505K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban425$169K
Rivaroxaban264$94K
Etanercept14$88K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog146$51K
Dulaglutide46$48K
Empagliflozin126$44K
Darbepoetin Alfa In Polysorbat14$34K
Insulin Lispro84$29K
Sitagliptin Phosphate68$28K
Mirabegron59$20K
Atorvastatin Calcium1,417$19K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol65$17K
Tiotropium Bromide21$15K
Insulin Lispro36$13K
Gabapentin683$13K

Prescribing Profile

235

Unique Drugs

$454K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$70K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

56%

Female

2.25

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