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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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Syed AhmedMD

Internal Medicine · Knoxville, TN 37917

NPI: 1437128899

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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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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30,259

Total Claims

$2.5M

Drug Cost

1,209

Beneficiaries

$2,053

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

+31%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.9% vs 2.2% avg

+46%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,053 vs $1,411 avg

+2%

Brand preference vs peers

10.8% 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 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

2.9%

Opioid Rate

886

Opioid Claims

$5,868

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 3,262 claims · $2.0M

Generic: 26,808 claims · $501K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter198$169K
Apixaban170$162K
Dulaglutide70$136K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog130$115K
Sitagliptin Phosphate79$96K
Insulin Detemir81$80K
Semaglutide69$78K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate112$78K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate105$64K
Tiotropium Bromide89$61K
Linaclotide65$58K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog25$46K
Empagliflozin35$45K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol28$38K
Rivaroxaban44$37K

Prescribing Profile

205

Unique Drugs

$412K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$214K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.60

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