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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 BadgerM.D.

Family Practice · North Conway, NH 3860

NPI: 1053399048

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 87%

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 long-acting opioid rate vs peersElevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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9,750

Total Claims

$909K

Drug Cost

725

Beneficiaries

$1,254

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+2%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.6% vs 2.6% avg

+17%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,254 vs $1,068 avg

+16%

Brand preference vs peers

10.4% 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 87% 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

2.6%

Opioid Rate

256

Opioid Claims

$21K

Opioid Cost

31.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,016 claims · $722K

Generic: 8,707 claims · $186K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban208$297K
Rivaroxaban61$75K
Sitagliptin Phosphate21$26K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate37$25K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol35$24K
Empagliflozin18$23K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol31$21K
Oxycodone Hcl44$19K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter21$16K
Atorvastatin Calcium1,033$14K
Insulin Degludec18$14K
Gabapentin167$7,402
Levothyroxine Sodium364$5,436
Metoprolol Succinate276$5,169
Omeprazole206$4,344

Prescribing Profile

117

Unique Drugs

$421K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

37%

Female

1.11

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