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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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Rezkalla ButrosMD

Internal Medicine · Mt. Sterling, KY 40351

NPI: 1023037082

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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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23,316

Total Claims

$2.6M

Drug Cost

1,029

Beneficiaries

$2,487

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+12%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.5% vs 2.2% avg

+76%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,487 vs $1,411 avg

+71%

Brand preference vs peers

18.2% 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 88% 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

2.5%

Opioid Rate

585

Opioid Claims

$11K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

82% generic

Brand: 4,184 claims · $2.0M

Generic: 18,822 claims · $534K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban849$279K
Enzalutamide16$216K
Empagliflozin222$102K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol146$93K
Rifaximin48$78K
Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide34$71K
Sitagliptin Phosphate145$68K
Linaclotide113$63K
Rivaroxaban196$62K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter79$60K
Semaglutide43$47K
Sacubitril/Valsartan116$40K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog58$38K
Tiotropium Bromide47$35K
Lanthanum Carbonate24$35K

Prescribing Profile

234

Unique Drugs

$702K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$74K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

58%

Female

2.55

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