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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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Richard HeimbuchAPN-BC

Nurse Practitioner · Manchester, NJ 8759

NPI: 1033378351

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🟠 Elevated

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 90%

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-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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13,743

Total Claims

$832K

Drug Cost

394

Beneficiaries

$2,111

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 31/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5
Long-acting opioid rate+4

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

-51%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.8% vs 3.8% avg

+80%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,111 vs $1,174 avg

+27%

Brand preference vs peers

11.3% vs 8.9% 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 90% 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

1.8%

Opioid Rate

253

Opioid Claims

$6,704

Opioid Cost

16.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,538 claims · $559K

Generic: 12,090 claims · $265K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban267$148K
Rivaroxaban63$30K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol64$28K
Sacubitril/Valsartan34$27K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog77$19K
Mirabegron38$18K
Lacosamide27$16K
Sitagliptin Phosphate32$15K
Linagliptin29$13K
Sucralfate75$13K
Umeclidinium Bromide34$13K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter18$12K
Empagliflozin16$10K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol19$10K
Insulin Lispro17$8,387

Prescribing Profile

187

Unique Drugs

$238K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

31.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

80

Avg Age

67%

Female

2.20

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