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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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Steven QuammeMD

Family Practice · Bemidji, MN 56601

NPI: 1023030665

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 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 antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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13,174

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

812

Beneficiaries

$1,372

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+31%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.4% vs 2.6% avg

+28%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,372 vs $1,068 avg

+40%

Brand preference vs peers

12.6% 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 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

3.4%

Opioid Rate

444

Opioid Claims

$8,536

Opioid Cost

2.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,642 claims · $855K

Generic: 11,394 claims · $250K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban184$144K
Insulin Aspart64$57K
Dulaglutide38$56K
Liraglutide37$51K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog49$37K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol38$36K
Semaglutide32$32K
Insulin Aspart28$25K
Tiotropium Bromide24$24K
Exenatide Microspheres21$23K
Insulin Detemir25$22K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol20$21K
Empagliflozin17$19K
Mirabegron47$18K
Insulin Lispro27$18K

Prescribing Profile

151

Unique Drugs

$286K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$155K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

49%

Female

1.14

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