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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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David EstesM.D.

Internal Medicine · Bella Vista, AR 72714

NPI: 1013958008

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 83%

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-prescriber

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16,858

Total Claims

$1.9M

Drug Cost

1,460

Beneficiaries

$1,324

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-75%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.6% vs 2.2% avg

-6%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,324 vs $1,411 avg

+28%

Brand preference vs peers

13.7% 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 83% 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

0.6%

Opioid Rate

94

Opioid Claims

$1,270

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 2,284 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 14,436 claims · $247K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban241$264K
Empagliflozin177$232K
Dulaglutide78$133K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol89$101K
Rivaroxaban43$67K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr97$65K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter59$64K
Semaglutide38$48K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog64$47K
Alirocumab47$43K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol55$39K
Dapaglifloz Propaned/Metformin26$37K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase16$34K
Sitagliptin Phosphate28$34K
Empagliflozin/Metformin Hcl17$32K

Prescribing Profile

155

Unique Drugs

$697K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$196K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

44%

Female

1.19

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