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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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Veryl HodgesDO

Internal Medicine · Jonesboro, AR 72401

NPI: 1013903269

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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 antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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11,131

Total Claims

$692K

Drug Cost

525

Beneficiaries

$1,319

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+49%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.3% vs 2.2% avg

-7%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,319 vs $1,411 avg

+1%

Brand preference vs peers

10.8% 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 84% 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

3.3%

Opioid Rate

371

Opioid Claims

$9,487

Opioid Cost

3.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,189 claims · $498K

Generic: 9,862 claims · $191K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban123$87K
Rivaroxaban54$35K
Sitagliptin Phosphate29$27K
Mirabegron34$25K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol35$20K
Dulaglutide19$19K
Linaclotide29$18K
Insulin Detemir28$18K
Semaglutide18$18K
Liraglutide21$17K
Empagliflozin30$16K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate31$16K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog16$8,733
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol17$7,229
Insulin Degludec13$6,808

Prescribing Profile

156

Unique Drugs

$197K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$54K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

62%

Female

1.48

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