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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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Nicolas DelapenaM.D.

Infectious Disease · Merced, CA 95340

NPI: 1043204605

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🟠 Elevated

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 85%

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 opioid rate vs specialty peersElevated cost per beneficiaryElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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9,269

Total Claims

$1.9M

Drug Cost

388

Beneficiaries

$4,850

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
Cost per patient outlier+3
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 5,387 Infectious Disease providers

-39%

Cost per patient vs peers

$4,850 vs $8,010 avg

-29%

Brand preference vs peers

15.0% vs 21.3% 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 85% 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

432

Opioid Claims

$7,844

Opioid Cost

6.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 1,376 claims · $1.4M

Generic: 7,779 claims · $480K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala78$315K
Albendazole12$246K
Darunavir/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alaf36$218K
Empagliflozin73$95K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol65$93K
Glatiramer Acetate12$83K
Apixaban70$65K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter58$57K
Mirabegron87$56K
Semaglutide25$37K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog95$36K
Rivaroxaban16$25K
Sacubitril/Valsartan24$21K
Insulin Aspart36$16K
Efavirenz16$16K

Prescribing Profile

143

Unique Drugs

$324K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$37K

GLP-1 Drugs

33.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

58%

Female

1.83

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