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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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Christopher EcksteinMD

Neurology · Durham, NC 27710

NPI: 1003023201

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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

Elevated cost per beneficiaryOpioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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1,126

Total Claims

$1.4M

Drug Cost

162

Beneficiaries

$8,901

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 11/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 13,194 Neurology providers

+178%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.6% vs 1.3% avg

+121%

Cost per patient vs peers

$8,901 vs $4,034 avg

+32%

Brand preference vs peers

12.4% vs 9.4% 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.

Opioid Prescribing

3.6%

Opioid Rate

41

Opioid Claims

$360

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 140 claims · $1.4M

Generic: 986 claims · $79K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Teriflunomide23$295K
Fingolimod Hcl19$202K
Interferon Beta-1b16$158K
Interferon Beta-1a12$106K
Ofatumumab11$86K
Dalfampridine25$17K
Erenumab-Aooe11$8,667
Fingolimod Hcl12$7,920
Lacosamide36$5,840
Modafinil40$4,405
Mycophenolate Mofetil22$3,250
Pregabalin68$2,689
Gabapentin89$1,830
Amantadine Hcl11$1,751
Ondansetron15$1,442

Prescribing Profile

33

Unique Drugs

11.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

59

Avg Age

69%

Female

1.66

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