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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 MarkopoulosM.D.

General Practice · Del Mar, CA 92014

NPI: 1023178464

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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-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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11,704

Total Claims

$746K

Drug Cost

226

Beneficiaries

$3,302

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. 7,389 General Practice providers

-91%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.2% vs 2.5% avg

+193%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,302 vs $1,128 avg

+63%

Brand preference vs peers

13.7% vs 8.4% 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

0.2%

Opioid Rate

26

Opioid Claims

$1,422

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,573 claims · $367K

Generic: 9,884 claims · $370K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Denosumab71$121K
Brivaracetam43$48K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol58$33K
Rivaroxaban63$28K
Lacosamide121$21K
Linaclotide38$21K
Rufinamide12$18K
Apixaban37$18K
Lansoprazole119$17K
Levetiracetam345$16K
Rosuvastatin Calcium309$16K
Aripiprazole92$15K
Carbamazepine136$12K
Levothyroxine Sodium1,041$10K
Phenobarbital232$9,194

Prescribing Profile

170

Unique Drugs

$83K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

58

Avg Age

48%

Female

1.40

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