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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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Ronald BrutonMD

Family Practice · Mountain Home, AR 72653

NPI: 1033114566

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 94%

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

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11,929

Total Claims

$912K

Drug Cost

607

Beneficiaries

$1,502

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+148%

Opioid rate vs peers

6.4% vs 2.6% avg

+41%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,502 vs $1,068 avg

+18%

Brand preference vs peers

10.6% 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 94% 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

6.4%

Opioid Rate

762

Opioid Claims

$18K

Opioid Cost

3.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,256 claims · $723K

Generic: 10,563 claims · $182K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban91$82K
Insulin Degludec33$50K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide26$47K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter38$46K
Semaglutide35$43K
Empagliflozin31$36K
Rivaroxaban42$31K
Insulin Degludec21$25K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog32$23K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog35$23K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate32$21K
Insulin Lispro22$15K
Liraglutide16$13K
Sitagliptin Phosphate11$13K
Dulaglutide12$12K

Prescribing Profile

143

Unique Drugs

$162K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$68K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.00

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