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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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Thomas SargeroMD

Internal Medicine · Hamilton, OH 45013

NPI: 1033104468

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🟠 Elevated

🤖 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

High cost outlier (population + peer)High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberextreme_fills_per_patient

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26,893

Total Claims

$5.0M

Drug Cost

590

Beneficiaries

$8,551

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Cost per patient outlier+6
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-47%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.2% vs 2.2% avg

+506%

Cost per patient vs peers

$8,551 vs $1,411 avg

+72%

Brand preference vs peers

18.2% 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.

Opioid Prescribing

1.2%

Opioid Rate

322

Opioid Claims

$7,883

Opioid Cost

13.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

82% generic

Brand: 4,881 claims · $4.3M

Generic: 21,875 claims · $660K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Mifepristone23$878K
Semaglutide275$360K
Dulaglutide256$321K
Rivaroxaban401$261K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol317$231K
Empagliflozin237$199K
Deutetrabenazine26$162K
Pimavanserin Tartrate28$143K
Finerenone126$134K
Apixaban187$100K
Linaclotide128$85K
Liraglutide54$83K
Canagliflozin74$83K
Teriparatide18$79K
Tirzepatide70$75K

Prescribing Profile

230

Unique Drugs

$945K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$857K

GLP-1 Drugs

33.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

53%

Female

2.10

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