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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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James LamonMD

Internal Medicine · Moultrie, GA 31768

NPI: 1013019033

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🟠 Elevated

🤖 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

Elevated cost per beneficiaryHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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29,682

Total Claims

$5.8M

Drug Cost

929

Beneficiaries

$6,288

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 30/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-54%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.0% vs 2.2% avg

+346%

Cost per patient vs peers

$6,288 vs $1,411 avg

+111%

Brand preference vs peers

22.5% 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 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

1.0%

Opioid Rate

303

Opioid Claims

$5,255

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

78% generic

Brand: 6,604 claims · $5.2M

Generic: 22,772 claims · $625K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Tirzepatide521$617K
Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir18$470K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol501$431K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase109$302K
Apixaban270$223K
Empagliflozin158$177K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter186$171K
Dulaglutide137$154K
Semaglutide123$150K
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala37$150K
Linaclotide189$138K
Rivaroxaban185$131K
Semaglutide82$129K
Linagliptin139$128K
Insulin Degludec114$106K

Prescribing Profile

273

Unique Drugs

$1.1M

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$1.1M

GLP-1 Drugs

30.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

68

Avg Age

41%

Female

1.66

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