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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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Suzanne FordDO

Family Practice · Pikeville, KY 41501

NPI: 1023066032

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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24,671

Total Claims

$2.3M

Drug Cost

584

Beneficiaries

$3,971

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+94%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.0% vs 2.6% avg

+272%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,971 vs $1,068 avg

+48%

Brand preference vs peers

13.3% 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 93% 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

5.0%

Opioid Rate

1,232

Opioid Claims

$71K

Opioid Cost

5.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 3,269 claims · $1.9M

Generic: 21,286 claims · $384K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin150$139K
Semaglutide106$117K
Tirzepatide88$103K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter118$100K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol120$98K
Rivaroxaban112$88K
Linaclotide119$85K
Apixaban82$84K
Sitagliptin Phosphate78$71K
Semaglutide45$58K
Dulaglutide51$57K
Icosapent Ethyl118$56K
Rimegepant Sulfate25$39K
Naloxegol Oxalate72$38K
Sacubitril/Valsartan35$34K

Prescribing Profile

215

Unique Drugs

$534K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$335K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

58%

Female

1.22

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