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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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Terence ChuM.D.

Family Practice · Saint Helens, OR 97051

NPI: 1053623959

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 92%

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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9,162

Total Claims

$839K

Drug Cost

641

Beneficiaries

$1,309

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

+120%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.7% vs 2.6% avg

+23%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,309 vs $1,068 avg

+8%

Brand preference vs peers

9.7% 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 92% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 18 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

5.7%

Opioid Rate

519

Opioid Claims

$13K

Opioid Cost

5.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 880 claims · $646K

Generic: 8,216 claims · $189K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban104$117K
Empagliflozin55$84K
Tirzepatide34$49K
Semaglutide38$43K
Dulaglutide24$43K
Rivaroxaban40$37K
Semaglutide17$25K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog17$19K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog11$17K
Sitagliptin Phosphate12$16K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter16$13K
Insulin Lispro11$13K
Rosuvastatin Calcium361$8,554
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol11$7,798
Fluticasone Propionate21$7,675

Prescribing Profile

124

Unique Drugs

$255K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$161K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

41%

Female

1.24

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