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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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Saeid ElmiM.D.

Geriatric Medicine · Medford, MA 02155

NPI: 1023105459

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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

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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43,085

Total Claims

$2.0M

Drug Cost

674

Beneficiaries

$2,926

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 1,825 Geriatric Medicine providers

-89%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.3% vs 2.6% avg

+137%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,926 vs $1,237 avg

+33%

Brand preference vs peers

12.2% vs 9.2% 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

0.3%

Opioid Rate

125

Opioid Claims

$1,801

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 5,251 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 37,765 claims · $770K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban1,076$247K
Paliperidone Palmitate22$63K
Deutetrabenazine49$62K
Dulaglutide131$59K
Sitagliptin Phosphate321$49K
Posaconazole15$45K
Valbenazine Tosylate36$42K
Insulin Detemir97$40K
Divalproex Sodium784$35K
Rivaroxaban180$34K
Linagliptin120$30K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog81$26K
Mirabegron189$25K
Atorvastatin Calcium2,156$25K
Empagliflozin120$25K

Prescribing Profile

231

Unique Drugs

$397K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$71K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

58%

Female

2.33

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