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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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Michael DaoM.D.

Internal Medicine · Garden Grove, CA 92844

NPI: 1437321932

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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

Elevated cost per beneficiaryHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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46,240

Total Claims

$11.9M

Drug Cost

1,818

Beneficiaries

$6,558

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 28/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Cost per patient outlier+3
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+24%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.8% vs 2.2% avg

+365%

Cost per patient vs peers

$6,558 vs $1,411 avg

+131%

Brand preference vs peers

24.5% 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 84% 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

2.8%

Opioid Rate

1,286

Opioid Claims

$32K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

76% generic

Brand: 11,175 claims · $10.8M

Generic: 34,391 claims · $1.1M

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dapagliflozin Propanediol940$1.2M
Icosapent Ethyl859$598K
Romosozumab-Aqqg213$526K
Denosumab274$465K
Diclofenac Sodium1,399$464K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase354$464K
Empagliflozin357$448K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase251$435K
Finerenone277$388K
Linaclotide364$269K
Dulaglutide182$247K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter321$232K
Vibegron378$215K
Semaglutide173$191K
Linagliptin140$172K

Prescribing Profile

247

Unique Drugs

$2.1M

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$683K

GLP-1 Drugs

28.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.24

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