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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 WhitesideFNP

Nurse Practitioner · Spartanburg, SC 29303

NPI: 1003205626

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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

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

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9,379

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

436

Beneficiaries

$2,819

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

-73%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.0% vs 3.8% avg

+140%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,819 vs $1,174 avg

+52%

Brand preference vs peers

13.5% 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 84% 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

1.0%

Opioid Rate

95

Opioid Claims

$1,070

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,248 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 8,030 claims · $167K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide95$138K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol73$112K
Apixaban90$83K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter56$58K
Tirzepatide22$51K
Mirabegron65$49K
Empagliflozin25$45K
Linaclotide35$43K
Semaglutide11$33K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol42$30K
Rimegepant Sulfate19$30K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog16$30K
Rivaroxaban25$26K
Evolocumab34$20K
Insulin Degludec21$20K

Prescribing Profile

139

Unique Drugs

$282K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$221K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

52%

Female

1.47

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