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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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William SimMD

Internal Medicine · Downey, CA 90241

NPI: 1437256906

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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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31,944

Total Claims

$3.4M

Drug Cost

1,128

Beneficiaries

$2,991

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

-54%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.0% vs 2.2% avg

+112%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,991 vs $1,411 avg

+31%

Brand preference vs peers

14.0% 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 93% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

1.0%

Opioid Rate

329

Opioid Claims

$3,909

Opioid Cost

3.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 4,418 claims · $2.5M

Generic: 27,203 claims · $907K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Linaclotide503$298K
Apixaban262$236K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase202$197K
Semaglutide173$184K
Sitagliptin Phosphate209$159K
Cyclosporine225$150K
Empagliflozin170$120K
Linagliptin136$76K
Icosapent Ethyl227$61K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol64$59K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter65$56K
Memantine Hcl533$53K
Mirabegron90$51K
Rivaroxaban73$50K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog79$47K

Prescribing Profile

238

Unique Drugs

$653K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$258K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

60%

Female

1.76

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