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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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Robert FlowersM D

Family Practice · Burkesville, KY 42717

NPI: 1437188067

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 91%

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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18,267

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

633

Beneficiaries

$2,046

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+22%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.1% vs 2.6% avg

+92%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,046 vs $1,068 avg

+39%

Brand preference vs peers

12.5% 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 91% 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

3.1%

Opioid Rate

575

Opioid Claims

$12K

Opioid Cost

10.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 2,265 claims · $964K

Generic: 15,839 claims · $324K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Rivaroxaban227$115K
Sitagliptin Phosphate138$92K
Apixaban111$65K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase35$53K
Potassium Chloride683$39K
Sacubitril/Valsartan55$39K
Linaclotide60$38K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate70$36K
Dulaglutide36$36K
Empagliflozin38$36K
Semaglutide32$35K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol50$32K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog61$31K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol47$30K
Rifaximin16$24K

Prescribing Profile

206

Unique Drugs

$379K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$71K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.38

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