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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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Christian Lima

Family Practice · Pittsburgh, PA 15215

NPI: 1003060740

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🟢 Low

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 94%

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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2,731

Total Claims

$207K

Drug Cost

361

Beneficiaries

$573

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 8/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-59%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.1% vs 2.6% avg

-46%

Cost per patient vs peers

$573 vs $1,068 avg

-3%

Brand preference vs peers

8.8% 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 94% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

1.1%

Opioid Rate

29

Opioid Claims

$553

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 237 claims · $154K

Generic: 2,467 claims · $51K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban26$27K
Rivaroxaban18$22K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog20$21K
Semaglutide11$11K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol15$9,142
Fluticasone/Vilanterol12$5,063
Atorvastatin Calcium234$3,439
Levothyroxine Sodium125$2,731
Gabapentin77$2,710
Lisinopril181$1,864
Simvastatin128$1,774
Albuterol Sulfate13$1,375
Rosuvastatin Calcium33$1,319
Metformin Hcl96$1,213
Albuterol Sulfate32$1,189

Prescribing Profile

52

Unique Drugs

$50K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$11K

GLP-1 Drugs

8.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.18

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