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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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Brian NolanMD

Internal Medicine · Norway, ME 4268

NPI: 1023098670

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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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9,278

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

718

Beneficiaries

$1,429

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

+147%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.5% vs 2.2% avg

+1%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,429 vs $1,411 avg

+6%

Brand preference vs peers

11.2% 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 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

5.5%

Opioid Rate

512

Opioid Claims

$33K

Opioid Cost

13.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,033 claims · $808K

Generic: 8,156 claims · $212K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Rivaroxaban99$136K
Apixaban108$127K
Dulaglutide41$62K
Empagliflozin44$61K
Semaglutide31$37K
Sitagliptin Phosphate27$30K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog11$27K
Semaglutide12$24K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter17$21K
Tiotropium Bromide17$14K
Oxycodone Myristate12$14K
Sacubitril/Valsartan15$11K
Atorvastatin Calcium533$10K
Umeclidinium Bromide14$9,252
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog14$9,120

Prescribing Profile

122

Unique Drugs

$364K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$122K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

47%

Female

1.26

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