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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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Andy NguyenD.O.

Internal Medicine · Encinitas, CA 92024

NPI: 1053748459

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🟠 Elevated

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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 peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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10,892

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

556

Beneficiaries

$2,163

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-49%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.1% vs 2.2% avg

+53%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,163 vs $1,411 avg

+29%

Brand preference vs peers

13.7% 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 88% 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

1.1%

Opioid Rate

124

Opioid Claims

$4,666

Opioid Cost

23.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,480 claims · $824K

Generic: 9,350 claims · $375K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Rifaximin54$82K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol68$80K
Tetrabenazine36$75K
Denosumab47$72K
Apixaban175$67K
Linagliptin54$48K
Empagliflozin40$43K
Dulaglutide34$37K
Sitagliptin Phosphate35$36K
Icosapent Ethyl67$27K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase18$26K
Rivaroxaban47$21K
Lactulose50$20K
Sevelamer Carbonate55$17K
Semaglutide17$17K

Prescribing Profile

160

Unique Drugs

$271K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$54K

GLP-1 Drugs

33.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

45%

Female

1.74

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