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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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Brian LindemanM.D.

Family Practice · Portland, OR 97213

NPI: 1003081241

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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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5,305

Total Claims

$407K

Drug Cost

552

Beneficiaries

$737

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 9/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-41%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.5% vs 2.6% avg

-31%

Cost per patient vs peers

$737 vs $1,068 avg

+5%

Brand preference vs peers

9.4% 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

1.5%

Opioid Rate

81

Opioid Claims

$1,660

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 495 claims · $315K

Generic: 4,747 claims · $89K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban67$82K
Empagliflozin26$38K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog57$31K
Liraglutide17$27K
Semaglutide24$24K
Rivaroxaban20$18K
Atorvastatin Calcium656$12K
Tiotropium Bromide14$8,717
Rosuvastatin Calcium434$7,867
Lisinopril454$4,622
Losartan Potassium238$4,006
Metoprolol Succinate159$3,244
Levothyroxine Sodium164$3,224
Gabapentin69$2,637
Tamsulosin Hcl99$2,479

Prescribing Profile

70

Unique Drugs

$138K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$51K

GLP-1 Drugs

9.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

32%

Female

0.95

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