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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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Irene BucknerM.D.

Internal Medicine · Clarksdale, MS 38614

NPI: 1003836669

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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13,155

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

512

Beneficiaries

$2,455

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-91%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.2% vs 2.2% avg

+74%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,455 vs $1,411 avg

+25%

Brand preference vs peers

13.3% 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 88% 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

0.2%

Opioid Rate

27

Opioid Claims

$129

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,747 claims · $852K

Generic: 11,359 claims · $404K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Linaclotide115$70K
Sitagliptin Phosphate163$62K
Semaglutide51$57K
Rivaroxaban141$48K
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala12$48K
Empagliflozin60$38K
Empaglifloz/Linaglip/Metformin45$35K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol62$33K
Apixaban91$31K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine36$27K
Dulaglutide25$26K
Potassium Chloride274$25K
Aripiprazole67$22K
Lurasidone Hcl24$21K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl37$21K

Prescribing Profile

188

Unique Drugs

$225K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$83K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.59

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