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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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Frank EltermanD.O.

Internal Medicine · Naples, FL 34119

NPI: 1013357185

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🟠 Elevated

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 90%

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 long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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15,147

Total Claims

$874K

Drug Cost

690

Beneficiaries

$1,266

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-20%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.8% vs 2.2% avg

-10%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,266 vs $1,411 avg

+17%

Brand preference vs peers

12.5% 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 90% 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

1.8%

Opioid Rate

272

Opioid Claims

$20K

Opioid Cost

28.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,885 claims · $564K

Generic: 13,222 claims · $309K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban411$157K
Sitagliptin Phosphate101$57K
Rivaroxaban89$48K
Mirabegron124$42K
Sacubitril/Valsartan39$18K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter27$17K
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf52$16K
Liraglutide12$14K
Tapentadol Hcl29$12K
Ticagrelor47$9,802
Memantine Hcl225$9,388
Atorvastatin Calcium647$8,629
Levothyroxine Sodium667$8,596
Rivastigmine32$8,568
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog47$8,288

Prescribing Profile

166

Unique Drugs

$287K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$14K

GLP-1 Drugs

33.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

84

Avg Age

64%

Female

2.21

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