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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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Blanca CardenasFNP, MSN, PHN, RN

Nurse Practitioner · San Diego, CA 92108

NPI: 1003133984

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🟠 Elevated

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: Very High

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 peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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5,027

Total Claims

$355K

Drug Cost

179

Beneficiaries

$1,985

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+3%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.9% vs 3.8% avg

+69%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,985 vs $1,174 avg

+12%

Brand preference vs peers

10.0% 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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Our machine learning model — trained on 281 confirmed fraud cases — gives this provider a "Very High" fraud-pattern score. All 20 decision trees in our ensemble model agree that this provider's prescribing patterns resemble those of confirmed fraud cases. This is a statistical finding, not an accusation.

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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

3.9%

Opioid Rate

195

Opioid Claims

$16K

Opioid Cost

25.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 498 claims · $218K

Generic: 4,499 claims · $136K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide46$44K
Apixaban69$27K
Semaglutide13$15K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog25$13K
Empagliflozin20$12K
Mesalamine14$10K
Linagliptin19$9,968
Oxycodone Hcl11$9,048
Sitagliptin Phosphate14$7,972
Dapagliflozin Propanediol12$7,553
Canagliflozin12$7,525
Clomipramine Hcl16$5,731
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog12$5,330
Aripiprazole22$4,757
Midodrine Hcl27$4,754

Prescribing Profile

106

Unique Drugs

$55K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$59K

GLP-1 Drugs

33.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

54%

Female

2.29

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