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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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Gustavo AlbizuM.D.

General Practice · Morovis, PR 687

NPI: 1043265374

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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14,362

Total Claims

$853K

Drug Cost

449

Beneficiaries

$1,899

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 7,389 General Practice providers

-79%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.5% vs 2.5% avg

+68%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,899 vs $1,128 avg

+40%

Brand preference vs peers

11.7% vs 8.4% 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 84% 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

0.5%

Opioid Rate

75

Opioid Claims

$351

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,657 claims · $656K

Generic: 12,452 claims · $191K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl99$106K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog146$86K
Apixaban78$47K
Sitagliptin Phosphate37$41K
Empagliflozin30$36K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol24$33K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl21$25K
Levothyroxine Sodium320$22K
Empaglifloz/Linaglip/Metformin29$19K
Insulin Nph Hum/Reg Insulin Hm56$18K
Rivaroxaban15$17K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol41$17K
Insulin Lispro34$14K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate33$13K
Losartan Potassium562$11K

Prescribing Profile

159

Unique Drugs

$173K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

68

Avg Age

49%

Female

1.89

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