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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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Ramesh KrishnarajMD

Internal Medicine · Morganton, NC 28655

NPI: 1003869819

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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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16,612

Total Claims

$1.6M

Drug Cost

536

Beneficiaries

$2,951

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

-59%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.9% vs 2.2% avg

+109%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,951 vs $1,411 avg

+35%

Brand preference vs peers

14.3% 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

0.9%

Opioid Rate

151

Opioid Claims

$5,429

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 2,372 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 14,189 claims · $337K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Valbenazine Tosylate33$224K
Apixaban312$140K
Deutetrabenazine11$93K
Dulaglutide69$61K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog109$38K
Linagliptin75$37K
Empagliflozin62$34K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine19$27K
Sitagliptin Phosphate47$26K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol52$25K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter47$24K
Paliperidone Palmitate12$23K
Brexpiprazole11$22K
Semaglutide22$22K
Rivaroxaban56$19K

Prescribing Profile

193

Unique Drugs

$274K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$101K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

62%

Female

3.01

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