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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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Chad BatesM.D.

Family Practice · Kingsport, TN 37660

NPI: 1003926353

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

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-prescriber

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15,041

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

815

Beneficiaries

$1,371

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+36%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.5% vs 2.6% avg

+28%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,371 vs $1,068 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 86% 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

3.5%

Opioid Rate

526

Opioid Claims

$10K

Opioid Cost

5.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 1,344 claims · $842K

Generic: 13,634 claims · $273K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban170$155K
Rivaroxaban128$124K
Dulaglutide47$66K
Empagliflozin46$51K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog55$49K
Semaglutide18$37K
Sitagliptin Phosphate26$29K
Exenatide Microspheres11$27K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter31$27K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate36$26K
Tiotropium Bromide26$22K
Rosuvastatin Calcium693$15K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol18$15K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog12$14K
Atorvastatin Calcium787$14K

Prescribing Profile

138

Unique Drugs

$374K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$102K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

49%

Female

1.62

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