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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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John BausherMD, PHD

Family Practice · Aberdeen, WA 98520

NPI: 1033207824

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

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-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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9,625

Total Claims

$790K

Drug Cost

463

Beneficiaries

$1,706

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+84%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.7% vs 2.6% avg

+60%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,706 vs $1,068 avg

+14%

Brand preference vs peers

10.3% 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 86% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 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

4.7%

Opioid Rate

456

Opioid Claims

$13K

Opioid Cost

6.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 985 claims · $606K

Generic: 8,588 claims · $178K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban134$108K
Dulaglutide72$82K
Empagliflozin54$40K
Sitagliptin Phosphate35$30K
Rivaroxaban42$28K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog37$26K
Insulin Lispro26$26K
Cariprazine Hcl11$16K
Linagliptin13$10K
Linaclotide14$10K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol12$9,565
Atorvastatin Calcium555$8,031
Levothyroxine Sodium460$7,928
Evolocumab12$7,074
Rsv Vacc, Pref A And Pref B/Pf22$6,912

Prescribing Profile

135

Unique Drugs

$223K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$82K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

50%

Female

0.98

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