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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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Christofer SmithMD

Internal Medicine · Bloomington, MN 55420

NPI: 1053375121

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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

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

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9,769

Total Claims

$946K

Drug Cost

740

Beneficiaries

$1,279

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-74%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.6% vs 2.2% avg

-9%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,279 vs $1,411 avg

+3%

Brand preference vs peers

10.9% 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

0.6%

Opioid Rate

57

Opioid Claims

$771

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,059 claims · $666K

Generic: 8,616 claims · $275K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide68$128K
Apixaban111$109K
Rivaroxaban65$96K
Sitagliptin Phosphate46$48K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog67$43K
Tiotropium Bromide29$31K
Umeclidinium Bromide29$19K
Tiotropium Bromide15$19K
Insulin Lispro19$16K
Atorvastatin Calcium561$13K
Rosuvastatin Calcium373$12K
Semaglutide11$11K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol22$11K
Albuterol Sulfate206$9,934
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter12$7,686

Prescribing Profile

117

Unique Drugs

$254K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$139K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

42%

Female

1.17

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