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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 BrittonD.O.

Family Practice · Cartersville, GA 30120

NPI: 1043287329

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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

High cost outlier (population + peer)High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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11,148

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

222

Beneficiaries

$5,671

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Cost per patient outlier+6
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+276%

Opioid rate vs peers

9.7% vs 2.6% avg

+431%

Cost per patient vs peers

$5,671 vs $1,068 avg

+48%

Brand preference vs peers

13.3% vs 9.0% 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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Opioid rate is 276% above Family Practice peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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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

9.7%

Opioid Rate

1,081

Opioid Claims

$22K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,475 claims · $1.0M

Generic: 9,612 claims · $211K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide83$111K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol102$95K
Sitagliptin Phosphate47$65K
Apixaban65$59K
Empagliflozin46$55K
Sarilumab12$53K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter64$48K
Tiotropium Bromide55$46K
Dulaglutide27$35K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate52$33K
Mirabegron41$31K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog33$30K
Rivaroxaban31$26K
Tiotropium Bromide33$20K
Linaclotide28$20K

Prescribing Profile

154

Unique Drugs

$300K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$163K

GLP-1 Drugs

33.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

64

Avg Age

62%

Female

1.92

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