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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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Michael ZeihenMD

Internal Medicine · Kenosha, WI 53143

NPI: 1043266992

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 94%

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-prescriber

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9,765

Total Claims

$916K

Drug Cost

591

Beneficiaries

$1,549

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+193%

Opioid rate vs peers

6.6% vs 2.2% avg

+10%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,549 vs $1,411 avg

+17%

Brand preference vs peers

12.4% 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.

🔎 Data Overview

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ML fraud detection score of 94% 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

6.6%

Opioid Rate

640

Opioid Claims

$22K

Opioid Cost

4.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,198 claims · $716K

Generic: 8,450 claims · $191K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin60$84K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog74$62K
Dulaglutide45$57K
Apixaban55$50K
Rivaroxaban58$49K
Canagliflozin25$43K
Liraglutide25$40K
Sitagliptin Phosphate19$23K
Insulin Detemir30$22K
Mirabegron31$19K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate27$18K
Semaglutide16$15K
Oxycodone Myristate25$13K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol23$11K
Levothyroxine Sodium421$6,582

Prescribing Profile

143

Unique Drugs

$212K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$112K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

46%

Female

1.15

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