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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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Thomas ChurchFNP

Nurse Practitioner · Boone, NC 28607

NPI: 1003041534

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🟢 Low

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 99%

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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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740

Total Claims

$53K

Drug Cost

35

Beneficiaries

$1,516

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 11/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+97%

Opioid rate vs peers

7.4% vs 3.8% avg

+29%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,516 vs $1,174 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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Our machine learning model — trained on 281 confirmed fraud cases — gives this provider a "Very High" fraud-pattern score. All 20 decision trees in our ensemble model agree that this provider's prescribing patterns resemble those of confirmed fraud cases. This is a statistical finding, not an accusation.

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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

7.4%

Opioid Rate

55

Opioid Claims

$1,075

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 623 claims · $36K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl196$19K
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl97$15K
Buprenorphine Hcl64$1,134
Alprazolam50$988
Clonazepam26$711
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen28$554
Tramadol Hcl27$522
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine12$413
Methylphenidate Hcl12$357
Pravastatin Sodium15$348
Venlafaxine Hcl12$264
Zolpidem Tartrate16$218
Omeprazole13$206
Venlafaxine Hcl12$184
Metoprolol Tartrate13$155

Prescribing Profile

14

Unique Drugs

11.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

61

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.17

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