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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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Curtis SmithD.O.

Family Practice · Laurel, DE 19956

NPI: 1053310995

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 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

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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10,137

Total Claims

$791K

Drug Cost

592

Beneficiaries

$1,336

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-37%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.6% vs 2.6% avg

+25%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,336 vs $1,068 avg

+29%

Brand preference vs peers

11.6% 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 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

1.6%

Opioid Rate

164

Opioid Claims

$3,420

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,173 claims · $533K

Generic: 8,916 claims · $254K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban251$176K
Rivaroxaban30$41K
Sacubitril/Valsartan28$27K
Semaglutide20$25K
Empagliflozin22$23K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol31$20K
Linaclotide24$15K
Levothyroxine Sodium127$13K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr21$12K
Rosuvastatin Calcium260$9,843
Ezetimibe116$8,198
Potassium Chloride198$8,170
Atorvastatin Calcium520$8,039
Niacin23$7,659
Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate24$6,863

Prescribing Profile

140

Unique Drugs

$273K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$25K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.03

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