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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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William ThomasMD

Family Practice · Keyser, WV 26726

NPI: 1013945278

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 94%

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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13,238

Total Claims

$973K

Drug Cost

482

Beneficiaries

$2,019

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+70%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.4% vs 2.6% avg

+89%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,019 vs $1,068 avg

-32%

Brand preference vs peers

6.1% vs 9.0% 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 94% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

4.4%

Opioid Rate

581

Opioid Claims

$18K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

94% generic

Brand: 806 claims · $636K

Generic: 12,370 claims · $335K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Paliperidone Palmitate21$75K
Cariprazine Hcl35$52K
Dupilumab12$46K
Rivaroxaban39$45K
Insulin Degludec16$45K
Semaglutide31$44K
Apixaban47$40K
Sitagliptin Phosphate54$40K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog34$36K
Lurasidone Hcl49$26K
Aripiprazole239$25K
Lurasidone Hcl14$21K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol39$17K
Divalproex Sodium138$13K
Quetiapine Fumarate473$12K

Prescribing Profile

158

Unique Drugs

$125K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$44K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

63

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.05

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