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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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Shawn SmithM.D.

Internal Medicine · Birmingham, AL 35242

NPI: 1033271994

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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

Elevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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22,765

Total Claims

$2.3M

Drug Cost

1,222

Beneficiaries

$1,919

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 25/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-28%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.6% vs 2.2% avg

+36%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,919 vs $1,411 avg

+2%

Brand preference vs peers

10.8% 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

1.6%

Opioid Rate

369

Opioid Claims

$22K

Opioid Cost

18.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,446 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 20,219 claims · $687K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide217$271K
Empagliflozin229$263K
Dulaglutide147$192K
Apixaban168$152K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter97$95K
Tirzepatide79$92K
Rivaroxaban63$54K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol78$49K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog67$42K
Semaglutide29$39K
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir (Tdf)22$37K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol44$31K
Linaclotide29$30K
Atorvastatin Calcium1,288$29K
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate60$27K

Prescribing Profile

202

Unique Drugs

$506K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$593K

GLP-1 Drugs

25.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.27

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