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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 BrightMD, PHARM D

Internal Medicine · Durham, NC 27704

NPI: 1003814666

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 91%

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 antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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10,763

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

697

Beneficiaries

$1,624

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+25%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.8% vs 2.2% avg

+15%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,624 vs $1,411 avg

+21%

Brand preference vs peers

12.9% vs 10.6% 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.

🔎 Data Overview

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ML fraud detection score of 91% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 18 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

2.8%

Opioid Rate

302

Opioid Claims

$13K

Opioid Cost

4.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,376 claims · $926K

Generic: 9,287 claims · $202K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban347$330K
Semaglutide85$106K
Empagliflozin86$86K
Dulaglutide52$62K
Sitagliptin Phosphate50$46K
Rivaroxaban28$41K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog57$39K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter21$14K
Rosuvastatin Calcium640$11K
Fluticasone Propionate29$11K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate14$8,846
Levothyroxine Sodium80$5,786
Levothyroxine Sodium365$5,752
Pantoprazole Sodium232$5,521
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog16$5,283

Prescribing Profile

127

Unique Drugs

$503K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$168K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

46%

Female

1.14

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