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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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Linden BurzellM.D.

Family Practice · Oceanside, CA 92056

NPI: 1003017906

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🟢 Low

🤖 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

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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5,321

Total Claims

$434K

Drug Cost

367

Beneficiaries

$1,183

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 9/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+57%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.0% vs 2.6% avg

+11%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,183 vs $1,068 avg

+33%

Brand preference vs peers

12.0% 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 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

4.0%

Opioid Rate

215

Opioid Claims

$5,213

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 633 claims · $326K

Generic: 4,661 claims · $106K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban48$39K
Rivaroxaban25$37K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate43$26K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol13$23K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog27$17K
Insulin Lispro25$16K
Sacubitril/Valsartan13$11K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter12$9,725
Fluticasone/Vilanterol18$7,760
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol21$6,797
Suvorexant11$5,045
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen157$4,518
Levothyroxine Sodium209$3,903
Atorvastatin Calcium255$3,531
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog13$3,529

Prescribing Profile

97

Unique Drugs

$110K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

9.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

49%

Female

1.05

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