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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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Michael SlatteryMD

Family Practice · Carroll, IA 51401

NPI: 1023099835

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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 long-acting opioid rateElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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10,495

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

504

Beneficiaries

$2,049

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 23/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+8%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.8% vs 2.6% avg

+92%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,049 vs $1,068 avg

+43%

Brand preference vs peers

12.9% 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 84% 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

2.8%

Opioid Rate

293

Opioid Claims

$11K

Opioid Cost

20.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,341 claims · $837K

Generic: 9,088 claims · $192K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban215$176K
Semaglutide147$161K
Empagliflozin119$99K
Sitagliptin Phosphate62$34K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog52$32K
Insulin Lispro38$26K
Liraglutide19$23K
Exenatide Microspheres19$22K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog24$21K
Insulin Degludec28$17K
Mirabegron39$17K
Rivaroxaban18$15K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol18$11K
Insulin Aspart12$11K
Tiotropium Bromide12$9,906

Prescribing Profile

140

Unique Drugs

$335K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$184K

GLP-1 Drugs

23.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.07

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