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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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Byron LittlefieldD.O.

Family Practice · Adairsville, GA 30103

NPI: 1447279740

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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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18,306

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

701

Beneficiaries

$2,159

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

+51%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.9% vs 2.6% avg

+102%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,159 vs $1,068 avg

+22%

Brand preference vs peers

11.0% 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

3.9%

Opioid Rate

714

Opioid Claims

$17K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,998 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 16,150 claims · $288K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban142$139K
Rivaroxaban93$96K
Dulaglutide64$92K
Empagliflozin77$91K
Semaglutide52$83K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog85$78K
Tirzepatide60$76K
Semaglutide51$73K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol55$56K
Sitagliptin Phosphate43$54K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter44$36K
Insulin Detemir33$36K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate51$32K
Canagliflozin21$25K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol26$18K

Prescribing Profile

195

Unique Drugs

$436K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$324K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.64

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