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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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James NormanMD

Family Practice · Monroeville, AL 36460

NPI: 1437411576

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 92%

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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18,506

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

854

Beneficiaries

$1,998

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

+101%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.2% vs 2.6% avg

+87%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,998 vs $1,068 avg

+43%

Brand preference vs peers

12.8% 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 92% 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

5.2%

Opioid Rate

960

Opioid Claims

$17K

Opioid Cost

1.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,363 claims · $1.4M

Generic: 16,056 claims · $346K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban322$198K
Dulaglutide140$176K
Semaglutide127$155K
Empagliflozin84$90K
Sitagliptin Phosphate84$70K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog83$67K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter71$54K
Rivaroxaban51$38K
Insulin Detemir27$35K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol37$28K
Pimavanserin Tartrate12$28K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate50$27K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol32$23K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog18$21K
Sacubitril/Valsartan18$20K

Prescribing Profile

198

Unique Drugs

$450K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$331K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

60%

Female

1.75

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