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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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Brian MatherneM.D.

Family Practice · Houma, LA 70360

NPI: 1437118890

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

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-prescriber

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24,403

Total Claims

$2.1M

Drug Cost

1,357

Beneficiaries

$1,521

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-18%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.1% vs 2.6% avg

+42%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,521 vs $1,068 avg

+25%

Brand preference vs peers

11.3% 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 86% 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

2.1%

Opioid Rate

513

Opioid Claims

$3,463

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,734 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 21,564 claims · $391K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide203$249K
Empagliflozin279$221K
Apixaban306$181K
Semaglutide111$124K
Tirzepatide83$95K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol109$86K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter93$73K
Sitagliptin Phosphate56$73K
Rivaroxaban71$45K
Linagliptin36$33K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog61$29K
Semaglutide29$29K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine20$27K
Linaclotide39$25K
Sacubitril/Valsartan25$24K

Prescribing Profile

201

Unique Drugs

$641K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$512K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

48%

Female

1.17

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