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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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Sandra HugginsFNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner · Chattanooga, TN 37421

NPI: 1003072273

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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

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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3,291

Total Claims

$320K

Drug Cost

305

Beneficiaries

$1,049

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. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

-67%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.2% vs 3.8% avg

-11%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,049 vs $1,174 avg

+54%

Brand preference vs peers

13.7% vs 8.9% 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

1.2%

Opioid Rate

41

Opioid Claims

$369

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 442 claims · $257K

Generic: 2,788 claims · $60K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter26$25K
Dulaglutide14$22K
Brexpiprazole12$20K
Apixaban26$19K
Sitagliptin Phosphate25$18K
Semaglutide15$17K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog14$6,131
Mirabegron11$5,260
Valacyclovir Hcl30$2,596
Albuterol Sulfate82$2,300
Pregabalin35$1,979
Atorvastatin Calcium138$1,741
Omeprazole81$1,737
Levothyroxine Sodium92$1,508
Potassium Chloride59$1,444

Prescribing Profile

79

Unique Drugs

$37K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$39K

GLP-1 Drugs

8.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

68%

Female

1.16

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