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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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Paul EmmansD.O.

Family Practice · Yakima, WA 98902

NPI: 1033130646

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🟠 Elevated

🤖 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 long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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21,311

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

599

Beneficiaries

$2,836

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 36/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-34%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.7% vs 2.6% avg

+166%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,836 vs $1,068 avg

+72%

Brand preference vs peers

15.5% 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 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

1.7%

Opioid Rate

361

Opioid Claims

$26K

Opioid Cost

26.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 3,285 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 17,949 claims · $479K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Valbenazine Tosylate20$138K
Apixaban423$112K
Rifaximin30$62K
Denosumab36$61K
Paliperidone Palmitate23$58K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog121$47K
Liraglutide47$47K
Liraglutide39$41K
Rivaroxaban145$39K
Eslicarbazepine Acetate60$36K
Linagliptin163$35K
Divalproex Sodium343$34K
Mirabegron139$31K
Insulin Aspart83$28K
Insulin Detemir60$23K

Prescribing Profile

200

Unique Drugs

$237K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$104K

GLP-1 Drugs

36.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

61%

Female

2.23

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