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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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Andrew IronsPA-C

Physician Assistant · Burlington, NC 27215

NPI: 1003067034

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 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

High long-acting opioid rate vs peersOpioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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1,976

Total Claims

$433K

Drug Cost

313

Beneficiaries

$1,382

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 16/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 109,535 Physician Assistant providers

-75%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.3% vs 9.2% avg

+92%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,382 vs $719 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

2.3%

Opioid Rate

46

Opioid Claims

$656

Opioid Cost

37.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 1,790 claims · $62K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Rotigotine33$40K
Rimegepant Sulfate12$18K
Suvorexant14$6,362
Gabapentin349$4,456
Ropinirole Hcl111$4,334
Mirtazapine82$3,780
Pramipexole Di-Hcl179$3,626
Ropinirole Hcl19$3,248
Armodafinil56$3,098
Doxepin Hcl19$3,052
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine22$1,567
Levetiracetam46$1,475
Modafinil36$1,396
Pregabalin26$1,200
Clonazepam134$953

Prescribing Profile

35

Unique Drugs

16.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

50%

Female

1.15

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