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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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Elise BenderMD

Family Practice · Braintree, MA 02184

NPI: 1003044272

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🟢 Low

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 85%

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 antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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2,675

Total Claims

$198K

Drug Cost

238

Beneficiaries

$830

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 14/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-30%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.8% vs 2.6% avg

-22%

Cost per patient vs peers

$830 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 85% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 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

1.8%

Opioid Rate

48

Opioid Claims

$958

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 319 claims · $142K

Generic: 2,339 claims · $56K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban34$19K
Umeclidinium Bromide29$17K
Empagliflozin16$13K
Linaclotide13$13K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate13$12K
Sitagliptin Phosphate11$7,353
Atorvastatin Calcium276$7,080
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr13$6,683
Venlafaxine Hcl12$4,529
Omeprazole77$2,262
Albuterol Sulfate14$2,175
Albuterol Sulfate48$2,121
Levothyroxine Sodium124$2,050
Gabapentin69$1,786
Lisinopril122$1,444

Prescribing Profile

57

Unique Drugs

$39K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

14.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

71%

Female

1.47

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