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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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Dennis ScheppersM.D.

Family Practice · Lihue, HI 96766

NPI: 1013012707

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 89%

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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8,777

Total Claims

$947K

Drug Cost

469

Beneficiaries

$2,018

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+161%

Opioid rate vs peers

6.7% vs 2.6% avg

+89%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,018 vs $1,068 avg

+44%

Brand preference vs peers

12.9% vs 9.0% 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 89% 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

6.7%

Opioid Rate

591

Opioid Claims

$15K

Opioid Cost

15.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,123 claims · $770K

Generic: 7,567 claims · $173K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin133$128K
Semaglutide43$60K
Apixaban67$51K
Rivaroxaban44$48K
Semaglutide35$46K
Sacubitril/Valsartan22$38K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl33$31K
Dulaglutide22$28K
Sitagliptin Phosphate33$23K
Cariprazine Hcl14$20K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate32$18K
Insulin Degludec29$17K
Linaclotide28$15K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter22$15K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol28$14K

Prescribing Profile

146

Unique Drugs

$292K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$134K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

48%

Female

1.33

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