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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 HalbertM.D.

Hematology-Oncology · New Orleans, LA 70121

NPI: 1003109364

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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Risk Flags

Elevated cost per beneficiaryElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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1,740

Total Claims

$2.8M

Drug Cost

189

Beneficiaries

$15K

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 16/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 8,541 Hematology-Oncology providers

+4%

Opioid rate vs peers

6.6% vs 6.3% avg

+10%

Cost per patient vs peers

$15K vs $14K avg

-4%

Brand preference vs peers

14.0% vs 14.6% 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.

Opioid Prescribing

6.6%

Opioid Rate

114

Opioid Claims

$1,910

Opioid Cost

25.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 243 claims · $2.6M

Generic: 1,497 claims · $189K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Cabozantinib S-Malate44$1.2M
Apalutamide34$537K
Darolutamide37$496K
Abiraterone Acetate146$162K
Apixaban43$33K
Mirabegron16$7,677
Prochlorperazine Maleate95$2,551
Entecavir32$2,168
Ondansetron Hcl73$1,369
Dexamethasone64$1,251
Morphine Sulfate29$797
Prednisone179$725
Potassium Chloride45$717
Desvenlafaxine Succinate12$531
Oxycodone Hcl46$522

Prescribing Profile

41

Unique Drugs

$33K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

16.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

28%

Female

2.28

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