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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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Garth HornFNP

Nurse Practitioner · Houston, MS 38851

NPI: 1033710272

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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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12,368

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

533

Beneficiaries

$2,348

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. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

-66%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.3% vs 3.8% avg

+100%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,348 vs $1,174 avg

+37%

Brand preference vs peers

12.2% 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 93% 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

1.3%

Opioid Rate

160

Opioid Claims

$1,370

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,497 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 10,798 claims · $169K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide243$266K
Dulaglutide157$165K
Apixaban87$85K
Semaglutide43$54K
Tirzepatide36$48K
Empagliflozin55$47K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol47$36K
Insulin Detemir37$35K
Sitagliptin Phosphate22$34K
Insulin Aspart31$28K
Linagliptin22$28K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog20$21K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog29$18K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol22$15K
Rivaroxaban15$15K

Prescribing Profile

144

Unique Drugs

$245K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$532K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.08

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