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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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David TellalianMD

Infectious Disease · Los Angeles, CA 90048

NPI: 1003073826

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 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

High cost outlier (population + peer)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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2,268

Total Claims

$2.2M

Drug Cost

89

Beneficiaries

$25K

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Cost per patient outlier+6
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 5,387 Infectious Disease providers

+210%

Cost per patient vs peers

$25K vs $8,010 avg

+34%

Brand preference vs peers

28.6% vs 21.3% 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

1.7%

Opioid Rate

38

Opioid Claims

$254

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

71% generic

Brand: 643 claims · $2.2M

Generic: 1,607 claims · $53K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala208$844K
Somatropin33$479K
Darunavir/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alaf36$173K
Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam63$165K
Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudine40$121K
Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Ala23$77K
Doravirine23$42K
Dolutegravir/Rilpivirine13$42K
Dolutegravir Sodium16$36K
Semaglutide27$29K
Crofelemer11$28K
Testosterone Enanthate38$22K
Testosterone41$11K
Valacyclovir Hcl85$5,093
Pitavastatin Calcium12$4,147

Prescribing Profile

61

Unique Drugs

$29K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

66

Avg Age

Female

1.29

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