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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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Ramez SamuelM.D.

Internal Medicine · Newark, NJ 07107

NPI: 1447303417

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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-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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23,946

Total Claims

$2.5M

Drug Cost

741

Beneficiaries

$3,422

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-50%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.1% vs 2.2% avg

+143%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,422 vs $1,411 avg

+52%

Brand preference vs peers

16.1% 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 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

1.1%

Opioid Rate

269

Opioid Claims

$1,934

Opioid Cost

4.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 3,824 claims · $2.0M

Generic: 19,856 claims · $552K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide211$232K
Apixaban537$204K
Valbenazine Tosylate20$115K
Sitagliptin Phosphate162$93K
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala18$71K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog128$59K
Empagliflozin90$55K
Rifaximin38$53K
Sacubitril/Valsartan69$47K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol72$38K
Cinacalcet Hcl22$33K
Risperidone Microspheres46$29K
Insulin Lispro47$28K
Tirzepatide23$26K
Exenatide Microspheres24$26K

Prescribing Profile

248

Unique Drugs

$493K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$274K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

58%

Female

2.52

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