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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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Edwin AvbuereMD

Internal Medicine · Greensboro, NC 27405

NPI: 1013019470

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 85%

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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21,544

Total Claims

$3.2M

Drug Cost

828

Beneficiaries

$3,915

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

-68%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.7% vs 2.2% avg

+177%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,915 vs $1,411 avg

+58%

Brand preference vs peers

16.8% 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 85% 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

0.7%

Opioid Rate

153

Opioid Claims

$453

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

83% generic

Brand: 3,570 claims · $2.8M

Generic: 17,728 claims · $404K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide265$325K
Dulaglutide196$292K
Empagliflozin229$279K
Tirzepatide158$197K
Apixaban117$147K
Sitagliptin Phosphate104$142K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter124$115K
Linaclotide152$101K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol86$98K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate144$95K
Rivaroxaban70$65K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog111$65K
Insulin Degludec75$63K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase37$55K
Diclofenac Sodium600$53K

Prescribing Profile

214

Unique Drugs

$784K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$813K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

66

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.56

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