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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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Niceto LopezMD

Internal Medicine · Walnut Creek, CA 94596

NPI: 1003012931

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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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9,759

Total Claims

$804K

Drug Cost

304

Beneficiaries

$2,646

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

+81%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.1% vs 2.2% avg

+88%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,646 vs $1,411 avg

+66%

Brand preference vs peers

17.6% 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 88% 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

4.1%

Opioid Rate

396

Opioid Claims

$7,278

Opioid Cost

5.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

82% generic

Brand: 1,712 claims · $537K

Generic: 7,992 claims · $264K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Collagenase Clostridium Hist.33$103K
Apixaban298$82K
Empagliflozin103$32K
Sevelamer Hcl55$31K
Epoetin Alfa35$24K
Sacubitril/Valsartan48$20K
Rivaroxaban47$15K
Sevelamer Carbonate38$12K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol34$10K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase29$9,830
Linagliptin36$9,647
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog64$9,294
Liraglutide16$8,714
Fluticasone/Vilanterol36$8,252
Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate30$7,892

Prescribing Profile

156

Unique Drugs

$171K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$8,714

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

48%

Female

3.24

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.Methodology · About