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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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Ronald CaldwellM.D.

Internal Medicine · Arden, NC 28704

NPI: 1013094903

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🟢 Low

🤖 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

Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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9,752

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

503

Beneficiaries

$2,054

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 13/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+127%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.1% vs 2.2% avg

+46%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,054 vs $1,411 avg

+16%

Brand preference vs peers

12.3% 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

5.1%

Opioid Rate

495

Opioid Claims

$7,783

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,191 claims · $834K

Generic: 8,489 claims · $197K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban150$123K
Rivaroxaban113$117K
Semaglutide76$93K
Empagliflozin56$49K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter65$46K
Tirzepatide25$38K
Sitagliptin Phosphate37$37K
Droxidopa11$33K
Canagliflozin29$30K
Dulaglutide13$25K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate23$18K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog21$16K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol14$14K
Linaclotide16$13K
Mirabegron19$13K

Prescribing Profile

134

Unique Drugs

$340K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$157K

GLP-1 Drugs

13.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

52%

Female

1.21

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