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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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Jose Ruiz OrtizMD

General Practice · Ponce, PR 00717

NPI: 1437235025

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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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24,340

Total Claims

$624K

Drug Cost

1,001

Beneficiaries

$623

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. 7,389 General Practice providers

-95%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.1% vs 2.5% avg

-45%

Cost per patient vs peers

$623 vs $1,128 avg

-2%

Brand preference vs peers

8.3% vs 8.4% 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

0.1%

Opioid Rate

33

Opioid Claims

$148

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

92% generic

Brand: 1,983 claims · $390K

Generic: 21,970 claims · $224K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dapagliflozin Propanediol79$46K
Insulin Nph Hum/Reg Insulin Hm128$40K
Insulin Nph Human Isophane135$36K
Linagliptin63$34K
Levothyroxine Sodium636$31K
Apixaban61$31K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog63$20K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl27$15K
Sitagliptin Phosphate22$14K
Candesartan Cilexetil212$13K
Famotidine1,202$13K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate31$12K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol30$12K
Atorvastatin Calcium1,977$12K
Irbesartan606$9,360

Prescribing Profile

176

Unique Drugs

$99K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

49%

Female

1.55

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